Dafydd Williams
Dafydd Rhys Williams OC OOnt CCFP FCFP FRCPC FRCP (born May 16, 1954)[1] is a Canadian physician, public speaker, writer and retired astronaut. He was chosen by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in 1992. Williams took part in two spaceflights. He flew aboard Space Shuttle Columbia for mission STS-90 and Space Shuttle Endeavour for mission STS-118.
In 1998, Williams became the first non-American to hold a senior management position within NASA. He held the role of Director of the Space and Life Sciences Directorate at the Johnson Space Center and Deputy Associate Administrator of the Office of Spaceflight at NASA's headquarters.
Williams was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His father, Bill Williams, was Welsh.[2] He is married and has three children. In 2004, he had his prostate removed after he was diagnosed with cancer.[3]
Dafydd Williams Media
STS-90 insignia* * The STS-90 crew patch reflects the dedication of the mission to neuroscience in celebration of the decade of the brain. Earth is revealed through a neuron-shaped window, which symbolizes new perspectives in the understanding of nervous system development, structure and function, both here on Earth and in the microgravity environment of space.
STS118-S-001 (May 2007) --- The STS-118 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to help complete the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS), and symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge through space exploration. The flight will accomplish its ISS 13A.1 assembly tasks through a series of spacewalks, robotic operations, logistics transfers, and the exchange of one of the three long-duration expedition crew members.
The NEEMO 9 Crew: Left to right (rear): Dr. Tim Broderick, Williams; front: Nicole Stott, Ron Garan.
Williams undergoing a pulmonary function test during the Neurolab mission.
References
- ↑ "CSA – Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Rhys Williams". Canadian Space Agency. March 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ↑ "Dafydd Rhys Williams". BBC. 1998. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ↑ Rakobowchuk, Peter (November 2, 2018). "Dave Williams flew to space but faced biggest challenges on solid ground". CTV News. Retrieved October 2, 2020.