In this episode, Lisa, Tony, and Wilson discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“It’s not where you start. It’s not what you struggle with. It’s whether or not you’re willing to put in the hard work to just push through your challenges.” – Tony Antonelli
About Tony Antonelli: Tony serves as a mentor and scholarship selection committee member for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. He is a retired Astronaut, Naval Aviator, and Test Pilot.
Tony graduated with a BS in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from MIT in 1989 and a Master of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington in 2002.
Tony has accumulated over 4,700 flight hours in over 40 different kinds of aircraft and has completed 273 carrier-arrested landings. He is a Distinguished Graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School (Navy Exchange Pilot).
Tony joined NASA in 2000 as a pilot astronaut candidate. A veteran of two space flights, Tony logged 24 days, 3 hours, 57 minutes, and 35 seconds in space.
Tony retired from NASA in July 2015 and worked for six years at Lockheed Martin in various Executive roles.
About Wilson Turner: Wilson is a 2022 Astronaut Scholar who graduated from the University of Chicago with degrees in Molecular Engineering and Chemistry. He currently works as a launch engineer for SpaceX, where he works on the design, build, and testing of launchpad systems to support Starship - history's largest and most powerful rocket.
Episode References:
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation: astronautscholarship.org
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