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
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
98,742
Power
3,206$
Sentiment
6.84
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 1 7.00 0.17% +0% 46,754,778 80,197 $1,400,000 2,401$
Israel 1 6.00 0.20% +0% 9,216,900 18,545 $400,000 805$
Totals 2 55,971,678 98,742 $1,800,000 3,206$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: The crew — which included NASA’s Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Kimiya Yui and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov of Russia — later appeared at a news conference. 6

CNN: SpaceX, NASA to launch new ISS crew, ending a month of skeleton staffing

Turkey Turkey: Kimiya Yui was mentioned in Sergey Kud-Sverchkov's message as part of the team he worked with in space. 9

Hürriyet: Güle güle dostlarım dünyada görüşürüz | Fatih ÇEKİRGE Köşe Yazısı

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

CNN: Photos this week: January 8-15, 2026

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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