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ONISHI Takuya Today
Completed the missions for ISS Expeditions 72 and 73
Missions
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Long-duration mission aboard ISS Expeditions 48 and 49 (July-October, 2016) -
Long-duration mission aboard ISS Expeditions 72 and 73 (March-August, 2025)
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Background
ONISHI Takuya was born in Tokyo in 1975. He spent approximately 113 days in space as a Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expeditions 48 and 49 in 2016. In 2025, he spent approximately 146 days aboard the ISS as part of Expeditions 72 and 73 of the Crew-10 mission, and became the third Japanese astronaut to serve as ISS Commander. During his stay, he contributed to the advancement of human spaceflight by conducting various experiments and technology demonstrations in the Kibo module, improving the ISS communication infrastructure, and engaging in public outreach activities.
Takuya
Born in Tokyo, Japan.
Received bachelor's degree from the department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Tokyo.
Joined All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA)
Joined the Operation Headquarters at All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
Selected as an astronaut candidate by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Joined JAXA.
Participated in Astronaut Candidate training to work on the ISS.
Completed all basic training requirements, and certified as an ISS astronaut.
Certified as an ISS astronaut.
Participated in the 15th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) mission.
Assigned as a crewmember for the ISS Expeditions 48 and 49.
Spent roughly 113 days in space as a flight engineer aboard the ISS as part of Expeditions 48 and 49. Maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and became the first Japanese astronaut to capture the Cygnus spacecraft in space. In addition to constructing a new experimental environment aboard Kibo, the Japanese Experiment Module of the ISS, conducted many experiments for both JAXA and international partners.
Certified as a JAXA Flight Director. Currently involved in operating and managing Kibo.
Assigned for another long-duration mission aboard the ISS, scheduled for 2025.
Boarded the Crew Dragon Spacecraft (Crew-10) and worked on the ISS as a long-duration crew member of Expeditions 72 and 73. In April 2025, became the third Japanese astronaut to serve as ISS Commander.
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