US President Joe Biden revealed during a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that a Japanese astronaut will be the first non-American to set foot on the Moon.
This development is part of Nasa’s ambitious Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time since the Apollo missions ended in 1972.
The collaboration between the United States and Japan was highlighted during Prime Minister Kishida’s state visit, demonstrating Washington’s efforts to bolster ties with its key Asian ally. “Two Japanese astronauts will join future American missions, and one will become the first non-American ever to land on the Moon,” Biden stated, emphasizing the significance of this partnership. In response, Kishida hailed the announcement as a “huge achievement” and committed Japan to contribute a rover to the Artemis program.
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