Dan Tani: From Internment Camps to the International Space Station

Dan Tani: From Internment Camps to the International Space Station

From Aconic by TAAF, Gold House, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter Founders

November 19, 2025 · 1h 1m · Episode 24

About this episode

Dan Tani shares his journey from Japanese-American internment camps to becoming an astronaut and walking in space.

Join Aconic as we interview Dan Tani, former astronaut, as he shares his extraordinary journey.    His resilience facing adversity started with his family being shaped by the Japanese-American internment camps. But through his optimism and belief in the good in other people, brought him all the way to walking in space aboard the International Space Station.  Hear his stories of ingenuity, hope, and human connection from his parents’ dignity during hardship to his own adventures in engineering, rockets, and space exploration. Whether you’re seeking motivation, life lessons, or a deep dive into what makes a hero, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more stories that explore the human spirit and extraordinary journeys. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews with Asian leaders and icons.

People in this episode

Hosts: TAAF, Gold House, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter Founders

Guest: Dan Tani

Topics covered

  • resilience
  • space exploration
  • Japanese-American history
  • motivation
  • human connection
  • engineering
  • adversity

Keywords

  • Dan Tani
  • astronaut
  • internment camps
  • space
  • resilience
  • motivation
  • engineering
  • human spirit
  • adversity
  • hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aconic, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter

Places: Japan

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