Description: (US Astronaut Who Commanded 4 Space Shuttle Mission Flights)
Robert Lee "Hoot" Gibson is a former American naval officer, aviator, test pilot, and aeronautical engineer who has had a distinguished career in aviation and space exploration. He served as Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA from 1992 to 1994. Gibson remains active in the aviation industry as a professional pilot and is a regular participant in the annual Reno Air Races. He has received prestigious honors for his contributions to aviation, including induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2003 and the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2013. Throughout his career, Gibson has been recognized with numerous military decorations for his exceptional achievements.