At the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the USA Pavilion is showcasing groundbreaking innovations in space exploration, particularly focusing on the use of lunar materials to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon.

In April 2025, scientists detected life-suggestive chemicals on a distant planet, underscoring the telescope's significant role in astrobiology research.

Adding a cultural dimension, the pavilion features a recorded message from MLB star Shohei Ohtani, symbolizing the strong cultural ties between the U.S. and Japan, particularly through baseball.

To enhance visitor engagement, eighty-nine youth ambassadors from 45 U.S. states, fluent in 20 languages, are present to guide attendees at the pavilion.

According to State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the 31,000-square-foot pavilion represents American excellence and serves to strengthen U.S.-Japan relations.

The exhibit encourages visitors to envision collaborative creations while also showcasing U.S. advancements in agriculture, medicine, and travel opportunities.

Looking ahead, NASA's Artemis III mission is scheduled for launch in 2027, aiming to return astronauts to the moon as part of the broader Artemis program established under the Artemis Accords.

The exhibit highlights various technologies that support NASA's Artemis missions, which aim to return astronauts to the moon and eventually send them to Mars.

Both the U.S. and Japan, as signatories of the Artemis Accords, are collaborating on space exploration initiatives, with Japan currently developing a pressurized rover for Artemis astronauts.

NASA is actively partnering with businesses and countries to explore sustainable living on the moon, featuring innovative technologies like the 3D printer Olympus that converts moon rocks into construction materials.

Jason Ballard, co-founder of ICON, emphasizes the importance of utilizing lunar resources for sustainable living, stating, 'If we want to stay, we have to learn to live off the land.'

The pavilion also displays stunning images from the James Webb Telescope, which has provided valuable insights into distant galaxies and the potential for life on other planets.