Kimiya Yui

Kimiya Yui

astronaut Japan

Kimiya Yui is a Japanese astronaut with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), known for his contributions to international space missions. Selected as an astronaut in 2009, Yui has participated in multiple expeditions to the International Space Station, where he has conducted scientific research and experiments. He holds a degree in aerospace engineering and has a background as a test pilot, showcasing his expertise in both engineering and piloting within the realm of space exploration.

Born on Jan 01, 1970 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.13%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,108,367
Power
110,575$
Sentiment
6.72
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 8 8.00 0.40% +0% 331,002,651 1,309,605 $21,000,000 83,086$
United Kingdom 3 6.00 0.16% +0% 67,886,011 106,238 $2,700,000 4,225$
Dominican Republic 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 10,847,910 10,783 $89,000 88$
Panama 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 4,314,768 4,350 $76,000 77$
Colombia 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 50,882,884 48,230 $350,000 332$
Germany 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 83,783,942 79,947 $3,845,000 3,669$
France 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 67,922 $2,700,000 2,810$
Italy 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 60,461,826 56,612 $2,000,000 1,873$
Spain 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 46,754,778 44,444 $1,400,000 1,331$
Hungary 1 7.00 0.11% +0% 9,660,351 10,903 $160,000 181$
India 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,345,034 $2,900,000 2,827$
China 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 1,402,112,000 934,119 $14,000,000 9,327$
Turkey 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 84,339,067 81,173 $720,000 693$
Belarus 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 9,449,323 9,008 $60,000 57$
Totals 23 3,606,773,407 4,108,368 $52,000,000 110,576$
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Recent Mentions

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United States United States: Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui aboard the International Space Station shows an aurora over Earth. 8

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United States United States: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui captured the dazzling colors of the Aurora Borealis as seen from NASA’s International Space Station. 9

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