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Artemis II Crew Honored with Space Medal | Oakland News
President Trump is set to honor the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor — a rare distinction awarded to only 30 astronauts, including legends like Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. The ceremony on August 28 at Johnson Space Center celebrates the crew’s historic lunar flyby, the first in over 50 years, marking a monumental leap for humanity. Joining an elite group that includes the SpaceX pioneers honored by Biden, these astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen — are being recognized for extraordinary service and courage in…
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