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Rocket man
Having dreamt of space travel since childhood, Koichi Wakata is a seasoned astronaut and a household name in Japan. Now he is preparing for his biggest trip yet.
Politics
Expo 28: Space awareness
Japan's cosmic focus is not vain flag-planting but research and exploration. This strategy has led to them developing a rocket vastly superior to the American model, despite politics and cost preventing a manned mission.
