Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon

Washington (AFP) April 11, 2024 A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday. The offer to Japan - an opportunity many nations have long dreamed of - came as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit, and as Washington seeks to strengthen ties with its key Asian ally. "Two Japan