TOKYO, March 16 -- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency issued the following press release:

The Crew Dragon Spacecraft (Crew-10) launched at 8:03 (JST) on March 15, 2025 from Kennedy Space Center, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) at 13:04 on March 16, and astronaut ONISHI Takuya has started the long-duration mission aboard the ISS.

Under the mission theme of "Bringing Out the Full Potential of Kibo," astronaut Onishi will engage in a wide range of activities during his stay. These include research in life sciences, material and physical sciences, as well as technological demonstrations that contribute to future lunar exploration, Post-ISS initiatives, and the development of next-generation leaders. Utilizing th...