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My Take
Some resumes simply stop you cold, and Scott Altman's is one of them. A Navy test pilot turned NASA astronaut, he flew four Space Shuttle missions and commanded the final servicing flight to the Hubble Space Telescope, essentially going to space to repair humanity's eye on the cosmos. The Distinguished Flying Cross and a row of medals only confirm the steel in him. What I admire most is the calm leadership that role demands; you cannot fake composure when you're strapped to a rocket. For me, anyone who routinely risks everything above the atmosphere earns unconditional respect, and Altman has every bit of mine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Scott Altman
- Name (Japanese)
- スコット・アルトマン
- Reading
- すこっと・あるとまん
- Born
- August 15, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Lincoln, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- military officer / astronaut / military flight engineer
2. Background
- University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Awards & achievements
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Air Medal
- 2010 NASA Distinguished Service Medal
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott Altman born?
Born August 15, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Scott Altman from?
Scott Altman is from Lincoln, Illinois, United States.
What does Scott Altman do?
Scott Altman works as military officer, astronaut, military flight engineer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.