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

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Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of Honor
By Jonathan Lehrfeld
Feb 1, 01:18 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris applauds after presenting the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to former NASA astronauts Robert Behnken, left, and Douglas Hurley on Jan. 31, 2023. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

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

Robert Behnken, a retired Air Force colonel, and Douglas Hurley, a retired Marine colonel, were presented the awards by Vice President Kamala Harris.

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