Koichi Wakata

Astronaut

Birthday August 1, 1963

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Japan

Age 61 years old

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About

The first Japanese astronaut to work on the assembly of the International Space Station.

Before Fame

He worked for Japan Airlines as a structural engineer.

Trivia

The 2013-2014 Expedition 39 made him the first Japanese commander of the ISS.

Family Life

He married a woman from Germany.

Associated With

He is an engineer like Robert Moses.