3 Japanese astronauts voice anticipations in staying at ISS

3 Japanese astronauts voice anticipations in staying at ISS

TOKYO, Japan - Three Japanese astronauts -- (from L to R) Satoshi Furukawa, 41, Akihiko Hoshide, 37, and Naoko Yamazaki, 35, who received certification as U.S. space shuttle mission specialists -- pose for photos at a press conference in Tokyo on March 8. They spoke of their hopes and anticipations for staying at the International Space Station.

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