Daniel Brandenstein
| Daniel Brandenstein | |
|---|---|
| Brandenstein in August 1984 | |
| Born | Daniel Charles Brandenstein January 17, 1943 Watertown, Wisconsin, U.S. | 
| Education | University of Wisconsin, River Falls (BS) | 
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
| Rank | Captain, USN | 
| Time in space | 32d 21h 3m | 
| Selection | NASA Group 8 (1978) | 
| Missions | STS-8 STS-51-G STS-32 STS-49 | 
| Mission insignia | |
| Retirement | October 1992 | 
Daniel Charles Brandenstein (born January 17, 1943) is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United Space Alliance. He is a former Naval Aviator, test pilot and NASA astronaut, who flew four Space Shuttle missions. He also served as Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1987 to 1992.