Artemis II Crew Honored with Space Medal | Chattanooga News

President Trump is set to honor the Artemis II crew with the rare Congressional Space Medal of Honor — a prestigious award given to only 30 astronauts ever. This mission, the first human lunar orbit since 1972, marked a historic leap forward, with NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen safely returning on April 10. The medal, traditionally bestowed on space legends like Armstrong and Glenn — or posthumously to fallen heroes — was last awarded in 2020 to Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken. Though Congress authorizes the honor, it’s ultimately the president who decides, based on NASA’s recommendation, making this recognition a powerful symbol of America’s enduring commitment to space exploration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23b6ab92c17c1df8