Hoshide enters Japanese space lab Kibo

Hoshide enters Japanese space lab Kibo

HOUSTON, United States - Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide floats toward a television camera with a sign that says ''Welcome'' in both English and Japanese on June 4. Hoshide entered Japan's Kibo research laboratory connected to the International Space Station the same day. (NASA TV/Kyodo)

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