Veteran space shuttle astronauts Tom Akers and Joe Tanner were inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 16, 2026. The two spacewalkers, who had parallel careers at NASA but never flew together, were recognized for their contributions to space exploration during the shuttle era. Their induction ceremony took place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, surrounded by 18 previous honorees.
Background
The US Astronaut Hall of Fame honors American astronauts for their contributions to space exploration, with inductees selected through a rigorous process. Both Akers and Tanner were veteran space shuttle astronauts who each completed four missions and multiple spacewalks during their careers.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 23, 2026 at 07:30 PM
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- 5.0 / 10