Takuya Onishi
Japanese astronaut involved in ISS missions
Born
December 22nd, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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Born in 1975, an astronaut participated in multiple missions to the International Space Station (ISS). Joined the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and completed training in the United States. First flew to the ISS in 2016 as part of Expedition 48/49, contributing to various scientific research projects. Played a key role in the installation of the Japanese Experiment Module, Kibo, and was involved in environmental monitoring and technology demonstrations during his missions.
Completed missions on the ISS
Installed the Kibo module
Conducted scientific research
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