Satoshi Furukawa

Japanese surgeon and astronaut

Satoshi Furukawa - Japanese surgeon and astronaut
Born

April 4th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Japan

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Graduated from Keio University School of Medicine and specialized in surgery. Joined the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as an astronaut in 1999. Participated in the Expedition 28/29 mission to the International Space Station in 2011. Contributed to various scientific experiments in microgravity, focusing on human biology and technology development during space missions.

Served on the International Space Station

Conducted medical experiments in microgravity

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