Akihiko Hoshide
Akihiko Hoshide[edit | edit source]
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Akihiko Hoshide (__ __, born December 28, 1968) is a Japanese astronaut with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). He has flown on multiple space missions and has served aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Akihiko Hoshide was born in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Hibiya High School in 1987 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Keio University in 1992. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Houston in 1997.
Career[edit | edit source]
JAXA Astronaut[edit | edit source]
Hoshide was selected as an astronaut candidate by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA, now JAXA) in February 1999. He completed his training and was certified as an astronaut in 2001.
Spaceflights[edit | edit source]
STS-124[edit | edit source]
Hoshide's first spaceflight was aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-124, which launched on May 31, 2008. The mission delivered the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" to the ISS.
Expedition 32/33[edit | edit source]
Hoshide flew to the ISS as a flight engineer for Expedition 32 and Expedition 33. He launched aboard Soyuz TMA-05M on July 15, 2012, and returned to Earth on November 19, 2012.
SpaceX Crew-2[edit | edit source]
Hoshide was part of the SpaceX Crew-2 mission, which launched on April 23, 2021. He served as a flight engineer for Expedition 65 and later as commander of Expedition 66.
Spacewalks[edit | edit source]
Hoshide has conducted multiple extravehicular activities (EVAs). Notably, during Expedition 32, he participated in a spacewalk to replace a Main Bus Switching Unit (MBSU) on the ISS.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Hoshide has received numerous awards for his contributions to space exploration, including the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
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Gallery[edit | edit source]
Expedition 65 mission patch
Expedition 66 mission patch
Akihiko Hoshide
STS-124 Mission Patch
ISS Expedition 32 Patch
ISS Expedition 33 Patch
SpaceX Crew-2 Logo
ISS Expedition 65 Patch
ISS Expedition 66 Patch
Akihiko Hoshide during EVA
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