Naoko Yamazaki
Keynote Speaker: Engineer & Former Japanese Astronaut; Second Japanese Woman in Space; General Manager of Vast Space Station Manufacturer
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Naoko Yamazaki Biography
Naoko Yamazaki is the general manager of Vast, a company focusing on the construction of space stations and defense initiatives. Yamazaki is a Japanese aerospace engineer, former JAXA astronaut, and space policy expert whose career spans engineering, spaceflight, and international collaboration. Yamazaki earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from the University of Tokyo.
After joining the National Space Development Agency of Japan, she contributed to the system integration of the Japanese Experiment Module, focusing on failure analysis and the development of operational procedures. In a competitive national selection, Yamazaki was chosen as one of three astronaut candidates from a pool of 864 applicants.
Yamazaki underwent extensive multinational astronaut training, including Soyuz-TMA Flight Engineer training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonauts Training Center in Russia and Astronaut Candidate Training at Johnson Space Center in Houston. She was assigned to the Astronaut Office Robotics Branch and later selected as a NASA mission specialist. Despite delays following the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, Yamazaki continued her training and was assigned to the STS-131 mission.
Yamazaki became the second Japanese woman to fly in space and participated in the NASA space shuttle mission STS-131, which marked the first time four women were together on the International Space Station. The mission also set a record as the longest Space Shuttle Discovery mission, lasting more than 15 days. During her time in space, Yamazaki served as a mission specialist, managing cargo transfer and operating the International Space Station's robotic arm. She and Soichi Noguchi became the first Japanese astronauts to be on-orbit simultaneously. With the retirement of the Space Shuttle, Yamazaki was the last Japanese astronaut to fly on the shuttle.
Following her retirement from JAXA, Yamazaki has focused on advocacy, policy, and education in the global space industry. As a member of the EarthShot Prize Council, she promotes the application of space ecosystem knowledge and technology to address environmental issues. Yamazaki co-founded the Space Port Japan Association, supporting the development of spaceports in Japan through collaboration with industry, government, and organizations. She has served as president of Young Astronaut Club Japan and as a visiting professor at Joshibi University of Art and Design, teaching courses on space, humans, and art.
Yamazaki is also an author, with works such as "Naoko Becomes an Astronaut" that share her experiences and encourage interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She advises the Japanese government on space policy and advocates for STEM education, particularly among young women. Yamazaki serves as an adviser to the Young Astronaut Club and as chairman of the Women in Aerospace program of the Japan Rocket Society. As a speaker, she addresses topics including space exploration, innovation, resilience, and global citizenship, drawing on her technical expertise and experience in international space collaboration.
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Naoko Yamazaki is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Space, Astronaut, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Influential Women, Technology, Science, Futurism, Inspirational, Motivational, Innovation and STEM.
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Naoko Yamazaki generally travels from Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Naoko Yamazaki is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Space, Astronaut and Asian & Pacific Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Naoko Yamazaki for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Naoko Yamazaki generally travels from Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Anousheh Ansari, Aprille Ericsson and Cady Coleman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Naoko Yamazaki for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Naoko Yamazaki for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Naoko Yamazaki, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Naoko Yamazaki, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Naoko Yamazaki speak about?
Naoko Yamazaki is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Space, Astronaut, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Influential Women, Technology, Science, Futurism, Inspirational, Motivational, Innovation and STEM. -
Where does Naoko Yamazaki travel from?
Naoko Yamazaki generally travels from Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Naoko Yamazaki?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Naoko Yamazaki for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Naoko Yamazaki for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Naoko Yamazaki or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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