Former NASA astronauts to receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor

Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of Honor

Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.

Pattonville grad Bob Behnken earns Congressional Space Medal of Honor

ST. LOUIS - Retired astronaut Robert "Bob" Behnken received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from vice president Kamala Harris on Tuesday. Behnken, a Pattonville High School graduate raised in St. Louis County, received the honor along with former astronaut Douglas Hurley. Behnken and Hurley are the first honorees since 2006 to receive this honor. Trending: ‘St. Louis’ Bears? Illinois rep. wonders amid stadium talks Behnken recei…

Former NASA astronauts awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor

The award recognizes "any astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the nation and mankind."

Two former astronauts receive Space Medal of Honor

Vice President Kamala Harris presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to a pair of former NASA astronauts for designing a new crew capsule, the Crew Dragon, and then piloting it to the ISS in 2020. (Jan. 30)

First commercial crew astronauts receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor

The two men who flew on the first NASA commercial crew mission to the space station in 2020 received a rare medal from the White House Jan. 31.

Trailblazing NASA astronauts awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken join a select group in being awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. NBC News’ Tom Costello shares more about their accomplishments and how they opened a new chapter in America’s space program.