Takao Doi
Japanese engineer and astronaut
Born
September 18th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Japan
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An engineer and astronaut participated in space missions and contributed to space technology. Completed training with NASA and flew on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-87, conducting experiments and aiding in the deployment of the first satellite from the Japanese Experiment Module. Worked with various organizations in Japan to advance space exploration and technology, contributing to significant projects.
Flew on Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-87)
Contributed to the Japanese Experiment Module
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