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Daniel BarryAstronaut
Date of Birth: 30.12.1953
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Daniel Barry
- Education
- Work in Scientific Institutions
- Space Activity
- Publications
- Awards and Honors
Biography of Daniel Barry
Daniel Barry is an American engineer, scientist, and retired NASA astronaut. He joined the NASA astronaut corps in 1991 and has made two space flights during his career.
Education
Barry completed his secondary education at Bolton High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, USA in 1971. He then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University in 1975. Continuing his studies, he obtained a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science from Princeton University in 1977. In 1980, Barry completed his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science at Princeton University. Later, in 1982, he earned another Doctorate, this time in Medicine, from the University of Miami.
Work in Scientific Institutions
From 1980 to 1992, Barry worked in various university research centers across the United States, contributing to advancements in the field of electrical engineering and computer science.
Space Activity
In 1991, Barry was selected as a NASA astronaut. He made his first space flight as a Mission Specialist on the shuttle Endeavour, during the STS-72 mission from January 11 to 20, 1996. This mission lasted for 8 days, 22 hours, 1 minute. Barry's second space flight was as a Mission Specialist on the shuttle Discovery, during the STS-96 mission from May 27 to June 6, 1999. This mission lasted for 9 days, 19 hours, 13 minutes, 1 second. In total, Barry spent 18 days, 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 1 second in space over the course of his two missions.
Publications
In addition to his space accomplishments, Barry has also made significant contributions to scientific literature. He holds three patents and has authored over 30 articles in scientific journals.
Awards and Honors
For his achievements in space exploration, Barry has been awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal twice, in 1996 and 1999.
