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William H. Dana

William H. Dana

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nationality American

Date Of Birth 1930-11-03

Deceased 2014-05-06

Status Deceased

Type Government

Astronaut Biography

William Harvey "Bill" Dana was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force pilot, NASA test pilot, and astronaut. He flew on X-15 Flight 174 and Flight 197, both of which passed 50 miles in altitude.

William H. Dana's Launches

X-15 | Flight 197

United States Air Force
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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X-15 | Flight 174

United States Air Force
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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