Biographies of U.S. Astronauts

Olivas

John Daniel "Danny"

USA

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Personal data

Birthdate:  25.05.1965
Birthplace:  North Hollywood, California
Marital status:  married
Children:  five
Selection date:  04.06.1998
Selection group:  NASA-17
Position:  MSP
Status:  Ret. 25.05.2010

Spaceflights

No. Mission Position Time Duration
1  STS-117 Atlantis  MS  08.06. - 22.06.2007 13d 20h 11m 
2  STS-128 Discovery  MS  29.08. - 12.09.2009 13d 20h 53m 
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Total  27d 17h 04m 
         

Additional information

Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from University of Texas, 1989; master of science in mechanical engineering from University of Houston, 1993; Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and materials science from Rice University, 1996; Project Manager - Advanced Interconnect and Manufacturing Assurance at JPL, Pasadena; hobbies: Running, weightlifting, hunting, fishing, surfing, mountain biking.

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