Aerospace Engineer & Former NASA Astronaut; Retired U.S. Navy Captain; Executive Leader at Lockheed Martin

Houston, TX, USA

Tony Antonelli Biography

Dominic Antonelli is a retired U.S. Navy captain, former NASA astronaut, and aerospace engineer with a career spanning military aviation, human spaceflight, and executive leadership in the space industry. Antonelli has accumulated more than 4,700 flight hours in over 40 different types of aircraft. He served as a fleet naval aviator and landing signal officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz with the Blue Diamonds, Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-146, flying F/A-18C Hornets in support of Operation Southern Watch. He has completed 273 carrier arrested landings. Antonelli holds a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in the same field from the University of Washington. He is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.

NASA selected Antonelli as an astronaut, where he served as the pilot on two Space Shuttle missions—STS-119 and STS-132—and held leadership positions within the Astronaut Office, supporting the Space Launch System, Commercial Crew Program, Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM), and Space Shuttle Propulsion. On his first mission, aboard Space Shuttle Discovery for STS-119, he piloted the delivery of the final pair of power-generating solar array wings to the International Space Station. During his second flight, he piloted Space Shuttle Atlantis for STS-132, the 32nd Shuttle flight to the International Space Station. Across both missions, Antonelli logged a total of 24 days, 3 hours, and 57 minutes in space.

Antonelli has received several awards, including the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, Department of Defense Superior Service Medal, and NASA Return to Flight and Spaceflight Medals. His tenure at NASA included contributions to human spaceflight, aerospace engineering, and exploration.

After retiring from NASA, Antonelli worked for Lockheed Martin in executive roles, including chief technologist for civil space, director of advanced programs for commercial and civil space, and Artemis II mission director for the Orion Program Office. He later became an independent aerospace leadership and management consultant at Antonelli Consulting Company and serves on the advisory board of Karman Space and Defense. Antonelli is a speaker and advocate for STEM education, sharing insights on leadership, innovation, and the practical applications of NASA's experience in overcoming setbacks for businesses. He continues to engage with the next generation of explorers, participating in events such as the Space Foundation Space in Community program to foster interest in space and aerospace careers.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Tony Antonelli Speaking Topics

  • STEM & The Importance of Education

  • Life On & Off of Earth

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Tony Antonelli Videos

Astronauts Talk About Life in Space with Media

Astronauts Talk About Life in Space with Media

Aboard the International Space Station, STS-132 Commander Ken Ham, Pilot Tony Antonelli, Mission Specialist Piers Sellers and Flight Engineer Tracy...

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