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Mamoru "Mark" Mohri (毛利 衛, Mōri Mamoru, born 29 January 1948), AM is a Japanese scientist, a former NASDA astronaut, and a veteran of two NASA Space Shuttle missions. He is the first Japanese astronaut who was part of an official Japanese space program.
MOHRI Mamoru was born in 1948 in Yoichi Town, Hokkaido. In 1985, he was selected to be Japan’s first-ever astronaut, and in 1992 was the first Japanese scientist to board the Space Shuttle Endeavor.
Mohri Mamoru (born Jan. 29, 1948, Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan) is the first Japanese astronaut to go into space. He flew as a payload specialist aboard the Spacelab-J mission of the U.S. space shuttle in September 1992.
Learn about the life and achievements of Dr Mamoru Mohri, the first Japanese astronaut to participate in NASA missions and the Director of Miraikan, Tokyo's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Discover how his experience at Flinders University influenced his career and his passion for science communication and sustainability.
Learn about Mamoru Mohri's achievements as a space explorer, a submarine researcher and a museum leader. Watch his interview with Japan House, a platform for Japanese culture and creativity.
Jul 13, 2001 · Mamoru Mohri is famous as Japan’s first astronaut. However, he is much more than just that historical footnote. He is a compassionate man with vision who tirelessly pursues his lofty goals. His time in space was spent not only on mission duties, but also teaching children—part of a lifelong dedication to education.
Japan's first professional astronaut, Mamoru Mohri, talks about his trips on the space shuttle, his key current role in emerging sciences, and his visions for Japan, humankind and...
