Perminov said, "scientific experiments could be enhanced" with the appearance of Japan's Kibo laboratory module on the International Space Station. "The Japanese are gradually getting used to flying on board Soyuz spaceships. For the first time a Japanese astronaut will spend almost 200 days on the ISS. Japan will increase its presence at the station," he added. Soichi Noguchi is Japan's first astronaut to make his flight to the ISS on board a Russian Soyuz spaceship.
Satnews Daily
December 30th, 2009
Roscosmos The Plan Is Cooperation With Japan
Perminov said, "scientific experiments could be enhanced" with the appearance of Japan's Kibo laboratory module on the International Space Station. "The Japanese are gradually getting used to flying on board Soyuz spaceships. For the first time a Japanese astronaut will spend almost 200 days on the ISS. Japan will increase its presence at the station," he added. Soichi Noguchi is Japan's first astronaut to make his flight to the ISS on board a Russian Soyuz spaceship.