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United States Daniel Burbank is a retired NASA astronaut and Coast Guard Captain recognised for his extensive spaceflight experience and contributions to the International Space Station.
Astronaut Dan Burbank, who spent 188 days in space over three missions, retired from NASA on June 29, 2018. He was a valuable member of the NASA team for more than 20 years, serving in various technical and managerial positions, including chief of the vehicle integration and test office in the Flight Operations Directorate.
Former astronaut and retired Captain Dan Burbank returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2022 to serve as a Professor of Practice in the Mechanical Engineering department. He previously taught at the Academy from 2007 to 2009 as a professor of engineering, specializing in astronomy, aerodynamics, and statics & engineering design.
Former NASA astronaut Daniel Burbank is currently serving as Senior Technical Fellow for Mission Systems at Collins Aerospace Systems. He participated in JFK Space Fest 2019 to discuss aspects of his work and experience.
Daniel Burbank earned his master's degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990, supplementing his electrical engineering bachelor's degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Daniel Christopher Burbank was born on July 27, 1961, in Manchester, Connecticut, and grew up in Tolland, Connecticut. He began his higher education at Fairfield University before transferring to the United States Coast Guard Academy, where he earned his commission in 1985. Following this, he underwent flight training in 1987, becoming an instructor pilot. His early career in the Coast Guard involved serving at various Air Stations, including Elizabeth City, Cape Cod, and Sitka. He accumulated over 4,000 flight hours, primarily in Coast Guard helicopters, and conducted more than 2,000 missions, including over 300 search and rescue operations. He furthered his education by earning a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990.
Burbank’s distinguished career with NASA began in April 1996 when he was selected as an astronaut. He reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1996 and completed two years of training and evaluation. He subsequently worked on technical issues for the Astronaut Office Operations Planning Branch and the International Space Station (ISS) Branch. He also served as a CAPCOM (spacecraft communicator) for both Space Shuttle and ISS missions and was a member of the Space Shuttle Cockpit Avionics Upgrade design team. He is a veteran of three spaceflights, logging a total of 188 days in space across his missions.
His spaceflight experience includes serving as a Mission Specialist on STS-106 in 2000 and STS-115 in 2006, where he performed a seven-hour extravehicular activity (EVA) for ISS assembly. In 2011, he launched aboard Soyuz TMA-22 and served as a Flight Engineer for Expedition 29 before commanding Expedition 30 on the ISS. During his time on the ISS, he oversaw 23 major hardware upgrades, six major software upgrades, and participated in nearly 200 science experiments. Between his space missions, he served as a professor of engineering at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy from 2007 to 2009, teaching astronomy, aerodynamics, and engineering design. Burbank retired from NASA in June 2018 and returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2022 as a Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering.
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