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CHIAKI MUKAI (M.D., PH.D.)
NASDA ASTRONAUT (PAYLOAD
SPECIALIST)
Born May 6, 1952, in
Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
SPACE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE:
STS-65 Columbia (July 8-23, 1994) was the second International
Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2) flight. The mission consisted
of 82 investigations of Space Life Science (Human Physiology,
Space Biology, Radiation Biology, and Bioprocessing) and Microgravity
Science (Material Science, Fluid Science and Research on the
Microgravity Environment and Countermeasures). IML-2 was also
designated as an extended duration orbit mission focusing on
medical experiments related to the cardiovascular system, autonomic
nerve system, and bone and muscle metabolism. The mission was
accomplished in 236 orbits of the Earth, traveling over 6.1
million miles in 353 hours and 55 minutes.
STS-95 Discovery (October
29 to November 7, 1998) was a 9-day mission during which the
crew supported a variety of research payloads including deployment
of the Spartan solar-observing spacecraft, the Hubble Space
Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform, and investigations
on space flight and the aging process. STS-95 is scheduled
for launch in October 1998. The mission was accomplished in
134 Earth orbits, traveling 3.6 million miles in 213 hours
and 44 minutes.
(from www.jsc.nasa.gov)
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PAOLO ANGELO NESPOLI
ESA ASTRONAUT (MISSION
SPECIALIST)
Born: April 6, 1957 in
Milan, Italy
In 1991, he joined the
Astronaut Training Division , European Astronaut Centre, European
Space Agency (ESA), Cologne, Germany.
In 1998, he was selected
by the Italian Space Agency and was sent to the European Space
Agency where he joined the European Astronaut Corps.
In August, 1998, he reported
to the Johnson Space Center to attend Astronaut Candidate Training
which includes orientation briefings and tours, numerous scientific
and technical briefings, intensive instruction in Shuttle and
International Space Station systems, physiological training
and ground school to prepare for T-38 flight training, as well
as learning water and wilderness survival techniques. Nespoli
is currently assigned to the Astronaut Office Space Station
Operations Branch. He will serve in technical assignments until
assigned to a space flight.
(from www.jsc.nasa.gov)
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