December 17, 2008 Updated
Astronaut Furukawa selected to stay on ISS for prolonged period
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa was selected as a crewmember of Expedition 28/29 to stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a prolonged period. Astronaut Furukawa is scheduled to go to the ISS on the Soyuz spacecraft in the spring of 2011 and stay there for about six months. He is expected to engage in activities focusing on utilizing the space environment such as scientific experiments.
December 9, 2008 Updated
IBUKI open to the press at TNSC
On December 9, the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite "IBUKI" was revealed to the press at the Spacecraft Test and Assembly Building #2 (STA2) at the Tanegasima Space Center (TNSC.) The IBUKI is now in its final preparation phase.JAXA is accepting supportive messages to the IBUKI and its project team. We welcome your messages and images.