Biographies of International Astronauts

Hoshide

Akihiko

Japan

Japan
Akihiko Hoshide

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Personal data

Birthdate:  28.12.1968
Birthplace:  Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Marital status:  single
Children:  
Selection date:  10.02.1999
Selection group:  NASDA-4
Job:  MSP
Status:  active

Spaceflights

No. Mission Job Time Duration
1  STS-124  MSP  31.05. - 14.06.2008 13d 18h 13m 
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Total  13d 18h 13m 
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Additional information

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Keio University 1992 and Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, 1997; joined NASDA (now JAXA) Astronaut Office; in May 2004 selected as NASA-MSP; hobbies: Rugby, swimming, traveling, flying, guitar.

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