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Japanese Astronaut Suwa to Stay Aboard ISS Until Around 2027; Japan's 8th Astronaut to Have Long-Term Stay Aboard ISS

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

14:50 JST, January 10, 2026

Makoto Suwa will become the 8th Japanese astronaut to complete a long-term stay aboard the International Space Station starting around 2027, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has announced.

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