The Tsukuba Space Center is the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s version of NASA mission control. You can take an English-language tour there and see astronauts train and experts monitor the Japanese component of the International Space Station. Read more on the Tsukuba Space Center: https://www.stripes.com/a-visit-to-japan-s-space-center-can-be-out-of-this-world-1.494670 | Stars and Stripes

47 reactions · 16 shares | On July 20, we’ll celebrate the #Apollo50th anniversary of when humans walked on another world for the first time in history! NASA Glenn played an important role in the success of the Apollo missions. Today, our research and testing will make it possible to return astronauts to the Moon, and go on to Mars. Watch and learn more here: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/from-the-first-step-to-the-next-giant-leap | NASA's Glenn Research Center | Facebook