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CHIKYU MAIL NEWS Vol.127, April 24th 2009

This mail news service provides you with information
about the Deep Sea Drilling Vessel "Chikyu" and
science and technology for the IODP Earth exploration.

CHIKYU HAKKEN WEB SITE
http://www.jamstec.go.jp/chikyu/
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[Update]
Information about TV program featuring the CHIKYU
"Live from International Space Station"
Collaboration program of "JAXA-NHK-JAMSTEC"
Air on May 4th 2009
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The CHIKYU will connect to the International Space Station!
The live TV program featuring the CHIKYU as a main station to
communicate to the astronauts in the International Space Station
and other relay points. Dr. Asahiko Taira, executive director of
JAMSTEC introduce the science mission of the CHIKYU. Through
the history of Earth and the environmental system, we will stare
our significant planet Earth. Don't miss it!

"Live from International Space Station"
Air on May 4th, 2009 (Monday)
Part-1: 19:30-20:45 (Japan Standard Time)
Part-2: 22:00-23:28 (Japan Standard Time)

Worldwide broadcasting through NHK World Premium
http://www2.nhk-g.co.jp/wp/index_e.html
FAQ: How can I watch "NHK World Premium"? 
http://www2.nhk-g.co.jp/wp/faq/index1_e.htm#04

Japan nationalwide broadcasting through NHK
http://www.nhk.or.jp/

*Programs are subject to change without notice.

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CHIKYU HAKKEN web site introduces you to every
aspect of the Deep Sea Drilling Vessel "Chikyu" and
science and technology for the IODP Earth exploration.
http://www.jamstec.go.jp/chikyu/

The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) is an
international marine research drilling program dedicated
to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth by
monitoring and sampling sub seafloor environments.
IODP drilling operations aboard the Chikyu are managed by
JAMSTEC through CDEX, Japan Implementing Organization.
http://www.iodp.org

"CHIKYU HAKKEN" means Discover the Earth in Japanese.
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