Japanese astronaut to become ISS commander in 2020

Japanese astronaut to become ISS commander in 2020

Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, seen in this undated file photo, will be onboard the International Space Station for about six months from around May 2020 and serve as commander of the ISS during the latter part of his stay, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said March 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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