The brothers are natives of West Orange, N.J., and both are Navy
captains. NASA selected them as astronauts in 1996.
Mark is a veteran of three space shuttle flights. He served as the
pilot on missions STS-108 in 2001 and STS-121 in 2006 and commanded
STS-124 in 2008. He has logged 38 days in space on his three flights.
Scott is a veteran of two space shuttle flights. He served as the
pilot on mission STS-103 in 1999 and commanded STS-118 in 2007. He
has logged almost 21 days in space and is currently preparing for a
six-month stay aboard the station.
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