Steven Lindsey

About

NASA administrator and astronaut who commanded the last flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery. From 2006-2009, he held the position of Chief of the NASA Astronaut Office.

Before Fame

Prior to beginning his NASA career, he served in the United States Air Force.

Trivia

He flew on five Space Shuttle missions, piloting two and serving as Commander on three.

Family Life

He married Diane Trujillo and had three children.

Associated With

He was nicknamed "Pinto" because of his resemblance to Tom Hulce, who played the role of Pinto in the classic film Animal House.