Europe space agency eyes Tokyo office, deeper collaboration with JAXA

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ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher said he hopes a Tokyo office would be a "visible sign" of friendly relations with Japan. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

MADOKA KITAMATSU

PARIS -- The European Space Agency is targeting Tokyo for its first office in Asia, aiming to boost cooperation with Japan on asteroid observation and other activities. 

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