3
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AGE
Akihiko Hoshide is an active astronaut from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. 3 spaceflights.
BIOGRAPHY
Akihiko Hoshide is a Japanese engineer and JAXA astronaut. On August 30, 2012, Hoshide became the third Japanese astronaut to walk in space. His space selfies from 2012, including another space selfie that was posted on Instagram, appeared at the top of many selfie lists of 2013.
PERSONAL DETAILS
NationalityJapan
BornDecember 28, 1968
AgencyJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
TypeGovernment
StatusActive
First FlightMay 31, 2008
Last FlightApril 23, 2021