David Scott
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Summary
David Scott was born on June 6, 1932[1], in San Antonio[2]. He has worked as a military officer[3], test pilot[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,662 views/month, #6,399 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Tom William Scott[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[10]
- Educated at: University of Michigan[11], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[12], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[13], United States Military Academy[14]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[15], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[16], United Nations Peace Medal[17], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[18], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[19], International Space Hall of Fame[20]
- Member of: U.S.-Japan Caucus[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[23]
- Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 3[24]
- Commons category: David Scott (astronaut)[25]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[26]
- Astronaut mission: Gemini 8[27], Apollo 9[28], Apollo 15[29]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[30]
- Family name: Scott[31]
- Given name: David[32], Randolph[33]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: David Randolph Scott[36]
- Name in native language: David Scott[37]
- Different from: David Scott[38]
- Time in space: 32,813 minutes[39]
- Member of the crew of: Gemini 8[40], Apollo 9[41], Apollo 15[42]
Why It Matters
David Scott has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was David Scott born?
David Scott's place of birth was San Antonio[2].
Who were David Scott's parents?
David Scott's father was Tom William Scott[8].
What did David Scott do for work?
David Scott worked as a military officer[3], test pilot[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6].
Where did David Scott go to school?
David Scott was educated at University of Michigan[11], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[12], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[13], and United States Military Academy[14].
What awards did David Scott receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[16], United Nations Peace Medal[17], and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[18].