Koichi Wakata 若田光一 (@astro_wakata) 's Twitter Profile
Koichi Wakata 若田光一

@astro_wakata

Axiom Space Astronaut and CTO, Asia-Pacific. 5 times in space. ISS Exp39 Commander. Opinions are my own.

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The #Ax4 crew is on their way to quarantine. Before they go, Axiom Space employees came together to celebrate. Crew Send-off is a tradition that pays tribute to the dedication and tireless efforts of staff prior to the crew embarking on their mission. From #TeamAxiom, Godspeed

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The first module of the International Space Station was launched almost 27 years ago. It is an amazing accomplishment that the many of the ISS components have been operational in orbit for more than two decades, but much like any older home, it requires lots of maintenance.

The first module of the International Space Station was launched almost 27 years ago. It is an amazing accomplishment that the many of the ISS components have been operational in orbit for more than two decades, but much like any older home, it requires lots of maintenance.
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Onycholysis, also known as fingernail detachment, is a common occurrence after a spacewalk, stemming from the design and fit of the current EMU gloves. I was one of the unlucky ones, having a few fingernails detach after my spacewalks. The AxEMU's glove design is showing

Onycholysis, also known as fingernail detachment, is a common occurrence after a spacewalk, stemming from the design and fit of the current EMU gloves. I was one of the unlucky ones, having a few fingernails detach after my spacewalks. The AxEMU's glove design is showing
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久しぶりに ヒューストンにあるNASAジョンソン宇宙センターのNBLで船外活動宇宙服の潜水試験に参加しました。有人宇宙活動を支える情熱溢れる皆さんのチームワークを実感できる素晴らしい一日でした。皆さんどうぞ良い週末を!

久しぶりに ヒューストンにあるNASAジョンソン宇宙センターのNBLで船外活動宇宙服の潜水試験に参加しました。有人宇宙活動を支える情熱溢れる皆さんのチームワークを実感できる素晴らしい一日でした。皆さんどうぞ良い週末を!
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つくばの朝、すくすく育っている田んぼの苗を見ながらジョギングしていると心が癒されます。今週も頑張っていきましょう。

つくばの朝、すくすく育っている田んぼの苗を見ながらジョギングしていると心が癒されます。今週も頑張っていきましょう。
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Socks matter in space! Because we need our hands free, we depend on the foot restraints placed throughout the Space Station to keep us from floating around. But I discovered with the right type of socks I could also hold on to things like bungee cords to help keep me in place. My

Socks matter in space! Because we need our hands free, we depend on the foot restraints placed throughout the Space Station to keep us from floating around. But I discovered with the right type of socks I could also hold on to things like bungee cords to help keep me in place. My
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I had the honor of working with Marc Garneau in human space exploration. I will always be thankful for his leadership and compassion. I am saddened to lose my role model and friend. My thoughts go out to his family.

I had the honor of working with Marc Garneau in human space exploration. I will always be thankful for his leadership and compassion. I am saddened to lose my role model and friend. My thoughts go out to his family.
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23 Years ago today I launched into space for the first time with Expedition 5. Providence permitting, I will launch into space again 5 days from now with the crew of #Ax4.

23 Years ago today I launched into space for the first time with Expedition 5. Providence permitting, I will launch into space again 5 days from now with the crew of #Ax4.
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My first time-lapse. Thanks to some instruction and tips from Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, I caught my first aurora. After seeing the result, I told her this felt like fishing. Prepping the camera, the angle, the settings, the mount, then setting your timer and coming back to hope you got a

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“It’s important for the U.S. to maintain a human presence in space, and that’s why I think Axiom Station is so important. We’ve got to get the [new] station up and running before the ISS is decommissioned. That push for … expansion in space is important from a technology

“It’s important for the U.S. to maintain a human presence in space, and that’s why I think Axiom Station is so important. We’ve got to get the [new] station up and running before the ISS is decommissioned. That push for … expansion in space is important from a technology
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🚀 Axiom Space's next mission to the International Space Station is set to launch on June 10. In March, the #Ax4 crew participated in payload training at #NASAMarshall with our team who will be supporting their science operations, and to learn how the processes are conducted. Stream live

🚀 <a href="/Axiom_Space/">Axiom Space</a>'s next mission to the <a href="/Space_Station/">International Space Station</a> is set to launch on June 10.

In March, the #Ax4 crew participated in payload training at #NASAMarshall with our team who will be supporting their science operations, and to learn how the processes are conducted.

Stream live
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The Ax-4 mission from Axiom Space with an international crew from the U.S, India, Poland, and Hungary counts down to a launch targeted for 8:22am ET on Tuesday, June 10, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard the SpaceX Dragon.

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We began building the Space Station in 1998 and have had a continuous human presence on Station since 2000. The ISS crew resources were doubled in May, 2009 when Frank De Winne, Robert Thirsk, and Roman Romanenko joined the Expedition 19, Commander Gennady Padalka, Michael

We began building the Space Station in 1998 and have had a continuous human presence on Station since 2000. The ISS crew resources were doubled in May, 2009 when Frank De Winne, Robert Thirsk, and Roman Romanenko joined the Expedition 19, Commander Gennady Padalka, Michael
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There is only so much space in space, meaning we can only send what we have room for with current launch capabilities and available on-orbit stowage. Axiom Station will boast multiple capabilities including the use of raw materials on-orbit for manufacturing advanced

There is only so much space in space, meaning we can only send what we have room for with current launch capabilities and available on-orbit stowage. Axiom Station will boast multiple capabilities including the use of raw materials on-orbit for manufacturing advanced
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.NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are reviewing launch opportunities no earlier than Thursday, June 19, for the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4. nasa.gov/blogs/spacesta…

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When on orbit, astronauts have a unique vantage point that offers an entirely fresh perspective of our planet. The #Ax4 crew honed their camera skills, learning techniques and skills to prepare them for capturing images during their mission.