Backpack (Winston E. Scott 0

Winston E. Scott, often known by his nickname “Win,” is a retired United States Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut with a remarkable career both on Earth and in space1. Here are some highlights of his achievements:

NASA Astronaut: Scott served as a mission specialist on two Space Shuttle missions, STS-72 in 1996 and STS-87 in 1997. During these missions, he logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours, and 35 minutes in space, including three spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes.

Naval Aviator: Before his time with NASA, Scott was a Naval Aviator, flying helicopters and later transitioning to fighter aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet.

Education: He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Florida State University and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.
Post-NASA Career: After retiring from NASA and the Navy in 1999, Scott continued to contribute to the field of aeronautics and space.

He served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Dean at the Florida State University College of Engineering, and later as the executive director of the Florida Space Authority.

Scott’s journey from being a talented trumpet player to a respected astronaut and leader in space exploration is an inspiring story of dedication and excellence. His autobiography, “Reflections from Earth Orbit,” provides a personal account of his experiences as a NASA astronaut.