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U.S.-Japan Lunar Partnership Strengthened Amid Space Race

2/13/2025

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Ispace CEO Takeshi Hakamada is hopeful for ongoing U.S.-Japan collaboration on lunar missions after a pivotal meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba. While U.S. space policies remain uncertain, their renewed partnership promises to bolster future Artemis moon exploration, even as Trump's priorities seem overshadowed by Musk's ambitious Mars plans.

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Ispace CEO Takeshi Hakamada is hopeful for ongoing U.S.-Japan collaboration on lunar missions after a pivotal meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba. While U.S. space policies remain uncertain, their renewed partnership promises to bolster future Artemis moon exploration, even as Trump's priorities seem overshadowed by Musk's ambitious Mars plans.