The Artemis II astronauts received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Trump on August 28, 2026, recognizing their groundbreaking lunar mission's success.
The award was presented by President Donald Trump
Aug 29, 2026
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What's the storyThe astronauts of Artemis II, who made a historic lunar flyby earlier this year, have been awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
The award was presented by President Donald Trump at a ceremony held at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday.
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