Since he took a ride on a Russian spaceship, he should be called a cosmonaut, rather than an astronaut.
What a story, but somehow I doubt the Japanese woman developed an appendicitis. Most likely asked to step aside, being Japanese and loyal to the company, did and never spoke of it again.
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You can take the salaryman off of Earth, but…
Since he took a ride on a Russian spaceship, he should be called a cosmonaut, rather than an astronaut.
What a story, but somehow I doubt the Japanese woman developed an appendicitis. Most likely asked to step aside, being Japanese and loyal to the company, did and never spoke of it again.