Dan Burbank is a retired NASA astronaut and a veteran of four spaceflights. He was born on January 4, 1958, in Newport News, Virginia. Burbank earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and later joined the U.S. Navy, where he became a test pilot. During his career at NASA, Burbank participated in missions aboard the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS). He has logged over 6 months in space and contributed to various scientific experiments and technology demonstrations. Burbank's experience and expertise have made him a respected figure in the field of space exploration.