Daniel M. Tani
Engineer and NASA astronaut
Born
February 1st, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An engineer and astronaut with NASA, contribution to several space missions included flights on the STS-108 and STS-122 shuttle missions. Participated in assembly and maintenance tasks of the International Space Station. Tani gained experience through various technical roles and provided significant insights into human spaceflight operations.
Flown on STS-108 mission
Flown on STS-122 mission
Contributed to operations on the International Space Station
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