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Akihiko Hoshide (星出 彰彦, Hoshide Akihiko, born December 28, 1968) is a Japanese engineer, JAXA astronaut, and former commander of the International Space Station. On August 30, 2012, Hoshide became the third Japanese astronaut to walk in space.
Jun 1, 2008 · Born in Tokyo in 1968, HOSHIDE Akihiko joined NASDA (currently JAXA) in 1992 and was selected as a Japanese astronaut candidate to board the International Space Station (ISS) in 1999. He became a certified astronaut in 2001.
Apr 24, 2021 · JAXA Astronaut HOSHIDE Akihiko arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) by the Crew Dragon Spacecraft (Crew-2) on April 24, 2021. He will remain onboard the ISS for about six months and conduct space experiments in the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo”.
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May 15, 2008 · Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 mission specialist representing the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). (Image credit: NASA)
Apr 26, 2021 · Hoshide is the second Japanese to lead the international crew on the space station, following Koichi Wakata in 2014. He and his crewmates arrived on a reused SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and rocket, marking a milestone in space exploration.
Mar 2, 2018 · JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide will be the second Japanese commander of the International Space Station (ISS) in 2020. He will fly to the ISS with the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and stay for about six months, conducting scientific experiments and maintenance of the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo".
Aug 29, 2023 · Learn about Akihiko Hoshide, a veteran of three space missions and the director of JAXA's Houston Office. He is a leader in U.S.-Japan space cooperation and a pioneer of the International Space Station.
