Daniel Thomas Barry (eng. Daniel Thomas Barry; December 30, 1953 , Norwalk , Fairfield , Connecticut , USA ) is an American engineer, scientist and retired NASA astronaut .
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| A country |  USA |
| Specialty | NASA engineer, scientist and retired astronaut |
| Expeditions |  STS-72  STS-96  STS-105 |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1953 (aged 65) |
| Place of Birth | Norwalk , Fairfield , Connecticut , USA |
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Education
In 1971, Daniel graduated from high school (Bolton High School) in the city of Alexandria (Alexandria), Louisiana .
1975 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering , Cornell University , Ithaca , NY .
1977 MSc in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science , Princeton University , Princeton , New Jersey .
1980 Ph.D. in Electrical / Computer Science , Princeton University , Princeton , New Jersey .
1982 Doctor of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami , Florida .
Academic career
Barry has five patents, more than 50 articles in scientific journals.
Work at NASA
Barry flew over 734 hours in space, including 4 EVAs with a total duration of 25 hours and 53 minutes .
Space Flight Experience
STS-72 Endeavor
From January 11 to January 20, 1996, Barry made his first flight: as an expert of the mission (flight) of the shuttle Endeavor STS-72. During the expedition, Barry performed an EVA with astronaut Leroy Chiao :
- January 15 - lasting 6 hours 9 minutes 19 seconds
The goal of the exits is to prepare for assembly in orbit of the International Space Station. During the release, astronauts Chiao and Barry conducted various technological experiments with electric and hydraulic lines. The total duration of the flight was 8 days 22 hours 1 minute 46 seconds.
STS-96 Discovery
From May 27 to June 6, 1999, Barry made the second flight: a specialist in the mission (flight) program of the Discovery shuttle STS-96. The main objective of the mission is the delivery of materials and equipment to the ISS. STS-96 was the first mission whose task was to dock with the International Space Station . During the expedition, Barry performed an EVA:
- May 30 - within 7 hours 55 minutes.
The flight duration was 18 days 17 hours 16 minutes 2 seconds.
STS-105 Discovery
From August 10 to August 22, 2001, Barry made his third flight: as a flight specialist, flight engineer of the Discovery shuttle STS-105. Barry and Patrick Forrester made two EVAs with a total duration of 11 hours and 45 minutes.
- August 16 from 13:58 to 20:14 ( UTC ), duration 6 hours 16 minutes. Installation on the section of the farm P6 block EAS with a supply of ammonia ; transfer and installation of two PEC containers on the Quest lock chamber .
- August 18 from 13:42 to 19:11 ( UTC ), duration 5 hours 29 minutes. Installation of OIH handrails (from the English Orbit-Installed Handrail ) on the surface of the Destiny module; laying along them two LTA power cables (from the English Launch-to-Activation Heater ) for installing the S0 truss section in flight STS-110 .
The flight duration was 11 days 21 hours 13 minutes.
Personal life
He is married to a neuroscientist Susan R. Barry , two children. Hobbies: go, flying, tennis, running, basketball.
See also
- List of US astronauts - participants in orbiting space flights .
- List of astronauts and astronauts (and candidates) .