1. Steven Lindsey was born on August 24,1960, in Arcadia, California.
15 Facts About Steven Lindsey
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Steven Lindsey graduated from Temple City High School in 1978.
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Steven Lindsey received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Sciences from the United States Air Force Academy in 1982, and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the US Air Force Institute of Technology of Air University in 1990.
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Steven Lindsey was commissioned a Second Lieutenant at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1982.
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In 1989, Steven Lindsey attended the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
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Steven Lindsey has logged over 7,000 hours of flying time in more than 50 different types of aircraft.
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Steven Lindsey became an astronaut in May 1996, qualified for flight assignment as a pilot.
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Steven Lindsey ceded his position as Chief of the Astronaut Office to astronaut Peggy Whitson when he was selected for STS-133.
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Steven Lindsey served as pilot of STS-87 and STS-95 and commander of STS-104, STS-121 and STS-133.
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Steven Lindsey is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training.
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Steven Lindsey is a distinguished graduate and recipient of the Liethen-Tittle Award as the outstanding test pilot of the USAF Test Pilot School Class 89A.
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Steven Lindsey was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 3 NASA Space Flight Medals, the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal and the Aerial Achievement Medal.
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Steven Lindsey is an inductee into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame.
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Steven Lindsey is a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, of the USAF Academy Association of Graduates, and of the Association of Space Explorers.
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Steven Lindsey is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award which was presented to him by the San Gabriel Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America on November 10,2012, on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America.