posted 08-31-2010 04:34 PM               

Astronaut Scott Altman Leaves NASA

NASA astronaut Scott Altman has announced plans to leave the agency. Altman will take a job in the private sector.

Altman, a retired U.S. Navy captain, joined NASA in March 1995. He also has flown four shuttle missions, logging more than 51 days in space. He was the pilot of STS-90 in 1998 and STS-106 in 2000, and was commander of the final two missions to the Hubble Space Telescope, STS-109 in 2002 and STS-125 in 2009.

Altman also performed other technical duties within the agency, including temporary duty to NASA Headquarters as deputy director of the Requirements Division of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Most recently, he served as chief of the Exploration Branch of the Astronaut Office.

"Scott has been a tremendous contribution to the astronaut corps and this agency," said Peggy Whitson, chief of the Astronaut Office. "In his 15 years with NASA, he has performed flawlessly and demonstrated leadership in every position he's served. He will be greatly missed."

posted 09-01-2010 09:01 AM               

Veteran Astronaut Joins ASRC Research and Technology Solutions

ASRC Research and Technology Solutions today announced that former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Altman has joined ARTS as vice president of strategic planning. A veteran of four space flights, Altman most recently served as chief of the Exploration Branch within the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

In his new position, Altman will lead ARTS' strategic planning process and will focus on leveraging the company's expertise in engineering, information technology and technical services within the space, aviation and defense industries. He will also lead new business initiatives within the commercial space market.

"Scott brings extensive leadership and technical expertise that will help ARTS define our future path as we strive to provide outstanding service to NASA, the FAA, the Navy and other government agencies," said Gregg Einfalt, ARTS president. "As a former Navy pilot and space shuttle commander, Scott lends a unique perspective to our company's vision for future growth within these government sectors and the evolving commercial space market. He will play a key role in executing our strategy for long-term success."

Prior to joining ARTS, Altman had a distinguished career with NASA and the Navy. He has logged more than 7,000 hours in over 40 types of aircraft and was awarded the Navy Air Medal for his role as a strike leader flying over Southern Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch.

Altman has logged more than 51 days in space. He was the pilot on the STS-90 Neurolab science mission in 1998 and the STS-106 mission in 2000 to prepare the International Space Station for arrival of the first permanent crew. He was mission commander on two Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions--STS-109 in 2002 and STS-125 in 2009. Additional NASA assignments included shuttle branch chief for the Astronaut Office, lead for the Cockpit Avionics Upgrade, and temporary duty as deputy director of the Requirements Division of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters.

Altman has a bachelor's degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the University of Illinois and a master's in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.

ASRC Research and Technology Solutions provides a broad range of research, engineering, scientific and product development services to government and industry, including the aerospace, defense, energy and transportation sectors. ARTS, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is headquartered in Greenbelt, Md.

posted 04-27-2026 04:06 PM               

Scott Altman Charts New Role as EVP of Strategic Engagement at ASRC Federal

Former NASA astronaut and head of ASRC Federal's Space Operating Group Scott Altman has been named Executive Vice President of Strategic Engagement. Industry veteran Mike Mazzella is stepping up to lead the company's Space Operating Group.

New EVP of Strategic Engagement

Scott "Scooter" Altman has led ASRC Federal's Space Operating Group as president for the past 6 years, with nearly 16 years at ASRC Federal. The newly created role of EVP of Strategic Engagement aims to improve enterprise-level stakeholder engagement by fostering stronger government and customer connections, building strategic partnerships, and aligning the workforce more closely with the company's mission, including shareholder programs.

"Scott has been shaping ASRC Federal's aerospace solutions for more than a decade with customers such as NASA, NOAA and the U.S. Space Force," said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of ASRC Federal. "His reputation, strategic insights and credibility have helped to secure numerous key partnerships with our government and strategic prime partners, and we are seeking to optimize his impact across the enterprise with this new position."

Altman was a key part in winning and growing engineering contract work for ASRC Federal at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, FAA National Airspace System Engineering in Oklahoma City, and NASA Orion work in support of the Artemis missions. Prior to his work with ASRC Federal, Altman was a NASA astronaut and shuttle commander, as well as a Navy aviator, retiring as a Captain. For his tremendous work in support of NASA's mission, he was inducted in the Astronaut Hall of Fame and most recently was awarded the distinguished George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership.

About ASRC Federal

The ASRC Federal family of companies delivers solutions and services to more than 30 U.S. government agencies. We support our Nation's most critical missions – from space exploration to cyber defense to military base operations and public health. Our capabilities include IT modernization, software applications and analytics, engineering solutions, critical infrastructure and base operations, supply chain management and logistics and professional services. As a family of Alaska Native-owned companies, our work helps secure an enduring future for more than 14,000 Iñupiaq shareholders from Alaska's North Slope. Over time, ASRC Federal has contributed to $2 billion in shareholder dividends through its parent company, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.