Koichi Wakata 若田光一
@Astro_Wakata
Axiom Space Astronaut and CTO. 5 times in space. ISS Exp39 Commander. Opinions are my own.
Experimenting with different ways your body moves with motion in microgravity is fun, but it takes some getting used to. You can see my smile decreasing as the spin goes on...
During our 320 orbits of Earth, our Ax-4 crew was able to work on over 60 research activities including reduction of DNA damage from cosmic rays to spaceflight induced visual impairment and brain adaptation to microgravity.
The #Ax4 mission brought together a globally diverse crew, cutting-edge research, and historic firsts that has left a lasting impression around the world. Here are 18 reasons why: axiomspace.com/mission-blog/a…
One of many modules! Work on #AxiomStation continues and has expanded with the acquisition of this multi-purpose logistics module. The MPLM will allow us to adapt and evolve, ensuring that we continue to meet the demands of our customers in low-Earth orbit. #BuildingOpportunity
The initial 2 months of my first long duration mission there were only 2 other astronauts aboard Space Station. On a typical day we worked on different tasks and experiments, many of mine being in the Kibo module where I was frequently alone during the work hours. We ate three…
つくばの自宅近くを走っていると、田んぼの稲もすくすく育って、少し黄色っぽくなり始めた緑がとても鮮やかな光景に出会えます。今日も暑くなりますが、水分をしっかり取って体調管理に留意して頑張っていきましょう。
youtube.com/watch?v=Dxq3jk… アルテミス3での月面着陸ミッションに向け、着々と開発が進められている新世代の船外活動用宇宙服AxEMUの初めての有人潜水試験に被験者して参加し、NASAジョンソン宇宙センターのNBLでの6時間に渡る試験作業に臨みました。Axiom…
56年前の今日、アポロ11号による人類初の月面着陸が世界中の多くの方々を魅了し、私も宇宙飛行への憧れを抱きました。
Exciting partnership with @oakley on the visor system for the #AxEMU of @Axiom_Space! The cross-industry collaboration furthers what's possible in commercial space and demonstrates our commitment to revolutionizing spacesuit development through innovative industry partnerships…
The 'try, break, build' environment combined with select in-house manufacturing has given Axiom Space the freedom to apply innovative solutions while maintaining control over quality and timelines. Building quickly with inexpensive and available materials enables us to test,…
At @Axiom_Space, we've embraced the Indian tradition of "Milni" -- meaning a union of families. It was my ultimate honor to reunite with @AstroPeggy, Shux, @astro_slawosz , and Tibor after their successful #Ax4 Mission. 🇺🇸 🇭🇺 🇮🇳 🇵🇱
A mission success! Learn more about the accomplishments of #Ax4.
.#Ax4 Mission Specialist @astro_slawosz is back on Earth following over a two-week mission filled with significant research as an @esa project astronaut, making history as Poland's first astronaut to go to the International Space Station. @POLSA_GOV_PL
After years of astronaut candidate training, #Ax4 Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu makes history as the first Hungarian astronaut to journey to the International Space Station.
.#Ax4 Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the first astronaut from India to conduct a mission aboard the International Space Station, inspiring the next generation of explorers. @isro
.#Ax4 Commander @AstroPeggy arrives back on Earth, and now with 695 days, she extends her record once again for the most cumulative time in space by an American astronaut.
Welcome back to our home planet @AstroPeggy, Shux, @astro_slawosz, and Tibor!
Welcome back to Earth, #Ax4! Today the Dragon spacecraft successfully splashed down marking the end of their successful mission to the International Space Station.
Dragon and the @Axiom_Space Ax-4 crew are on track to reenter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down off the coast of San Diego at ~2:31 a.m. PT tomorrow. Dragon will also announce its arrival with a brief sonic boom prior to splashing down in the Pacific Ocean
The #Ax4 crew has a 22.5-hour journey back to Earth before splashing down off the coast of California no earlier than 4:31 AM CT. Live coverage begins at 3:30 AM CT. axiomspace.com/mission-blog/a…