Jeremy Hansen and crewmates to receive American Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from U.S. President Donald Trump. Hansen is being recognized for his historic role in the Artemis II mission, becoming the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit.
Why it matters
This marks a significant diplomatic and symbolic milestone in international space cooperation, as Hansen becomes the first non-NASA astronaut to receive this prestigious award.
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MONTREAL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to visit Houston with his Artemis II crewmates to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to award them the medal in a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Hansen will become the first non-NASA astronaut to receive this medal.
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