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U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Postponed

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is monitoring the global COVID-19 outbreak and following the information provided through the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control, state and local health agencies. The health and safety of our U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction guests is our top priority. After thoughtful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction, originally scheduled for May 16th at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

We understand and share the disappointment of our guests planning to join us in celebration of this year’s 2020 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Class. ASF will continue to monitor the impact COVID-19 has on our community and determine plans to honor Michael Lopez-Alegria, Pamela Melroy and Scott Kelly’s induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Updates will be shared with you as they are confirmed.

Our event team is available to answer any questions at events@astronautscholarship.org. Thank you for your continued support of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. We wish you and your family good health and safety during this time.

Overview

Along with the idea to build a foundation, the Mercury 7 astronauts envisioned a place where the accomplishments of astronauts could be celebrated and showcased to the public. This vision lead to the creation of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) in 1990, with the members of the Mercury 7 becoming the first inaugural class. As an extension of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) experience, visitors get a glimpse into the personal side of human spaceflight through the world’s largest collection of personal astronaut memorabilia. Every year, AHOF honors a new class of astronauts that have excelled in their accomplishments in space or in their contributions to the advancement of space exploration.

The celebration begins Saturday morning where this year’s inductees receive the ultimate honor of becoming the official next class of Hall of Fame Astronauts. The Induction Ceremony will take place at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for all to witness this special moment in time.

Following the ceremony, Saturday evening, you can feel the space race come alive as you join over 400 guests to dine under the largest rocket ever made… the mighty Saturn V. This monumental 363-foot rocket was America’s lunar transportation for 24 brave astronauts who traveled to the moon and back. This is a sight that must be seen and one worthy of the prestige that accompanies this bestowed honor. Mingle with astronauts, special guests and ASF scholars whom are the future of our nation’s STEM industry. This unique evening celebrates the history of the space program and those that have made an indelible mark on our world.

This weekend is THE place to witness the past and future of our nation!