American astronaut Steven Swanson was born on December 3, 1960, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from George Washington University. Swanson joined NASA in 1998 and has completed multiple missions to the International Space Station (ISS). During his career, Swanson flew on three spaceflights, including STS-117, STS-119, and Expedition 39. He has spent over 200 days in space, contributing to various scientific experiments and technology demonstrations aboard the ISS. Swanson is also known for his work in robotics and spacecraft systems.