President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four Artemis II astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Key facts
- •The award ceremony was held at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
- •The four recipients are Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman.
- •The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was established by Congress in 1969.
- •There have been 34 recipients of the medal since the space program began.
- •The award recognizes exceptionally brave and meritorious efforts by astronauts.
President Donald J. Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The ceremony took place on August 28, 2026, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to recognize the crew for their service during the Artemis II mission.
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History of the Award
Congress authorized the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1969 to honor astronauts who demonstrate exceptional bravery and meritorious service that contributes to the welfare of humanity and the nation. Since the inception of the space program, 34 individuals have received the award.
Previous Recipients
The list of past recipients includes the crews of the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia missions. These crews were honored with the medal posthumously.
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