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Astronaut Wakata receives prime minister's award

TOKYO, Japan - This undated file photo shows astronaut Koichi Wakata who received the prime minister's award Nov. 25, 2009, for his contribution to the completion of Japan's first manned space laboratory Kibo at the International Space Station during a 138-day cosmic trip.

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Astronaut Wakata receives prime minister's award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) chats with astronaut Koichi Wakata at the premier's office on Nov. 25, 2009, after presenting him with the prime minister's award for his contribution to the completion of the country's first manned laboratory Kibo at the International Space Station. Wakata returned from a 138-day cosmic trip in July.

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Astronaut Wakata receives prime minister's award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and astronaut Koichi Wakata hold a plaque of the prime minister's award at the premier's office on Nov. 25, 2009. Wakata contributed to the completion of Japan's first manned laboratory Kibo at the International Space Station during a 138-day cosmic trip.

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Astronauts practice operating space laboratory at Tsukuba

TSUKUBA, Japan - Japanese astronauts Akihiko Hoshide (L) and Satoshi Furukawa speak at a press conference at Tsukuba Space Center in Ibaraki Prefecture on Feb. 28 after practicing using the functions of Japan's first manned space laboratory called Kibo, which is scheduled to become part of the International Space Station, in simulation training at the center.

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Launch of components for Japan's 1st space station to be delayed

TOKYO, Japan - This is an artist's image of Japan's first manned space laboratory, called Kibo, upon its completion in the International Space Station. Sources familiar with the project said on FEb. 25 that the launch of components for Kibo will be delayed to 2008 or later due to a cut in U.S. space shuttle launches. The graphics was provided by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. (Kyodo)

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Astronauts practice operating space laboratory at Tsukuba

TSUKUBA, Japan - Japanese astronauts Akihiko Hoshide (L) and Satoshi Furukawa speak at a press conference at Tsukuba Space Center in Ibaraki Prefecture on Feb. 28 after practicing using the functions of Japan's first manned space laboratory called Kibo, which is scheduled to become part of the International Space Station, in simulation training at the center. (Kyodo)

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NASA agrees to speed up deliveries for Japan's space lab Kibo

TOKYO, Japan - An artist's image released by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency shows what Japan's first manned space laboratory, called Kibo, will look like upon its completion in the International Space Station. The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration agreed on March 2 to speed up deliveries of components for Kibo to 2007 and 2008. (Kyodo)

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Astronaut Wakata receives prime minister's award

TOKYO, Japan - This undated file photo shows astronaut Koichi Wakata who received the prime minister's award Nov. 25, 2009, for his contribution to the completion of Japan's first manned space laboratory Kibo at the International Space Station during a 138-day cosmic trip. (Kyodo)

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Astronaut Wakata receives prime minister's award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and astronaut Koichi Wakata hold a plaque of the prime minister's award at the premier's office on Nov. 25, 2009. Wakata contributed to the completion of Japan's first manned laboratory Kibo at the International Space Station during a 138-day cosmic trip. (Kyodo)

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Astronaut Wakata receives prime minister's award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) chats with astronaut Koichi Wakata at the premier's office on Nov. 25, 2009, after presenting him with the prime minister's award for his contribution to the completion of the country's first manned laboratory Kibo at the International Space Station. Wakata returned from a 138-day cosmic trip in July. (Kyodo)