NASA’s Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
From left to right: NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump on Aug. 28, 2026, for their service during the Artemis II mission. The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized […] The post NASA’s Artemis II Crew Receives…
On August 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, and Reid Wiseman. The astronauts received the prestigious award for their exceptional bravery and meritorious service during the Artemis II mission.
The Congressional Space Medal of Honor, established in 1969, recognizes astronauts who have distinguished themselves through outstanding efforts and contributions to the nation and humanity. Since its inception, only 34 individuals have been awarded the medal, including crews of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia, who were honored posthumously.
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