Inspired by the Mercury 7 astronauts, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® was established in 1990 to honor the courage, innovation, and achievements of America’s space explorers. Each year, a new class of astronauts, who have advanced the boundaries of human spaceflight, is inducted during the prestigious Induction Ceremony & Gala—an inspiring celebration of their […]

The 2026 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and all are invited to this star-studded event! Watch up close as the next batch of specially selected American astronauts receive one of the highest honors in their industry, each demonstrating outstanding accomplishments in furthering NASA’s mission of […]