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Johnson Space Center at Houston's Japan Festival

NASA's Johnson Space Center participated in Houston's 33rd Annual Japan Festival, showcasing space exploration to the public.

Johnson Space Center employees engaged with over 3,000 festivalgoers, displaying models of the Orion spacecraft and International Space Station. Interactive exhibits included astronaut gloves, helmets, and space food, highlighting the upcoming Artemis III mission and plans for a Moon Base.

The event provided an opportunity for NASA to share current initiatives and inspire future space explorers. Employees noted the excitement from both children and adults regarding NASA careers and missions.

Adjacent to NASA's booth, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) exhibited a cargo spacecraft model, space food, and a lunar rover concept. JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide also met with attendees.

The close proximity of the NASA and JAXA booths underscored their ongoing partnership, which includes contributions to the International Space Station and the development of lunar hardware, as well as Japan's signing of the Artemis Accords.

These public outreach events allow Johnson Space Center to share NASA's history, ongoing work, and future missions with the Houston community.

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