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No, the Medal of Honor is a Combat award. Astronauts are not eligible.
He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal (the highest civilian award possible, equivalent to the Congressional Medal of Honor), along with fellow astronauts John Glenn, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, on Nov 16, 2011.
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What particular circumstances led up to Apollo11 lands on the moon?
Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, as part of the United States' effort to win the Space Race against the Soviet Union. The successful mission was the culmination of years of research, testing, and preparation by NASA, along with the technical expertise of the astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The mission's success relied on precise planning, engineering, and coordination between ground control and the crew.
What was the purpose of the Apollo 11 space mission?
The purpose of the Apollo 11 mission was to land astronauts on the moon and return them safely to Earth. On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module.
Why did Sally Ride win the National Spaceflight Medal?
Sally Ride won the National Spaceflight Medal for her achievements as the first American woman in space. She made history when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983, paving the way for women in space exploration. Her contributions to the field of space science and her groundbreaking role in space exploration were significant factors in her award.
Who else has been in space apart from Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong?
Between the Russian and US space programs, just under 500 astronauts and cosmonauts have flown sub-orbital, orbital, and lunar missions in space. Armstrong and Aldrin and 10 other NASA astronauts have walked the surface of the Moon, the last in 1972. Many other countries sent astronauts to the Mir space station and the current International Space Station (ISS), for missions up to 6 months in length. (The single individual record is 437 days aboard Mir in 1995.) The fledgling Chinese space program has launched a total of 6 taikonauts into Earth orbit from 2003 to 2009. In 2004, the private corporation "Scaled Composites" flew two suborbital flights, with 2 solo pilots, to win the Ansari X prize for private spacecraft. (see related link)
Who would win Jupiter or Earth?
EARTH
How do you win a medal of honor?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
How did Elijah of Buxton win the Newbery Medal?
it won the honor not the medal.
Why did Rosa Parks win the medal of honor?
she was persistant
Did helen Keller win the Medal of Honor?
Yes.
What medal did Rosa parks win in the year of 1979?
the Spingarn medal. this medal was the NAACPs highest honor.
Does a person have to die to win the medal of honor?
No, you do not have to die to win the Medal of Honor. There have been many winners who lived through the action for which they were cited, Audie Murphy, Jimmy Doolittle to name a couple.
Who was first black to win the Congressional Medal of Honor?
william carney
When did The Egypt Game win the Newbery Medal of Honor?
It won in 1968.
What war did William carney win the medal of honor?
Sergeant William Carney was the first black soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This was during the Civil War.
Did ll cool j win the medal of honor?
No. The Medal of Honor is a military medal for an extraordinary act of bravery in the armed forces. LL Cool J is a rapper who has never served in his life.
What is the congressional medal honor?
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the US services for bravery in battle. Most of the service men who have been recipients of this medal have died in the course of their action. It is quite common for someone to say that a soldier "WON the Medal of Honor." This is incorrect, you don't "WIN" the Medal of Honor. It's not a contest. He was "Awarded the Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. The name of the medal is: Medal of Honor. To call it Congressional Medal of Honor is not correct. It is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States.
Did Allan Ayo Jr win the Bronze Star?
congressional medal of honor
