Abstract

At the age of 39, Kimiya Yui, a JAXA astronaut candidate, was officially recognized as an astronaut. Affectionately known as the "Star of Middle Age," Yui boasts over 180,000 followers on Twitter. Now, his first solo book is here!

From tens of thousands of breathtaking photos taken in space, 91 have been carefully selected to be featured in this extraordinary collection. These rare and precious images, capturing the universe from space, are introduced one by one, accompanied by stories and episodes from the time they were taken.

Before becoming an astronaut, Yui was a fighter pilot in the Self-Defense Forces, where he nurtured his dreams of exploring space. In this book, he shares his aspirations for the future, shaped by his experiences in space.

Packed with Yui’s heartfelt appreciation for "the stunning stars of the universe" and "our fragile Earth," this is a one-of-a-kind book that will leave you inspired and in awe!

Author’s Information

Kimiya Yui was born in Nagano Prefecture in 1970. In July 2011, he completed basic training and was certified as a JAXA astronaut. He took off into space on a Soyuz spacecraft on July 23, 2015 (Japan time), and spent about 142 days in space as a crew member for the 44th/45th long-term mission to the International Space Station, returning to Earth on December 11 of the same year. Kimiyo Hayashi Graduated from the Department of English and American Literature, Faculty of Letters, Kobe University. After working as editor-in-chief of the Sankei Living Newspaper Company and the Japan Young Astronauts Club information magazine, he became a freelance writer in 2000. For about 20 years, he has been interviewing astronauts, conducting rocket launches at NASA, Russia, Japan, etc., and interviewing and writing about space-related facilities and related parties. . National Research and Development Agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) In 2003, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL), and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) were merged to form an organization that can carry out everything from basic research to development and utilization in the aerospace field. We are pursuing the great possibilities of space and aviation, and are taking on a wide range of research and development challenges in order to contribute to the peace and happiness of humanity.