Steven Lindsey
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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.
