The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has officially announced the 2025 inductees to the prestigious U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, set to be honored at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
This year’s inductees include veteran NASA astronauts Dr. Bernard Harris and Dr. Peggy Whitson, who will join the ranks of 109 esteemed astronauts already enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The selection recognizes their remarkable contributions to space exploration, both during and beyond their time as active astronauts.
Dr. Harris, the first African American to perform a spacewalk, spent a decade with NASA before transitioning to a career in venture capital, where he supports innovation and emerging technologies. Dr. Whitson, who holds the record as the first female commander of the International Space Station and has spent more time in space than any other American astronaut, has continued her pioneering work in spaceflight. She currently serves as the director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space while remaining active in commercial space missions.
Their inductions celebrate not only their achievements in space but also their continued leadership and advocacy in science, technology, and space exploration. The official induction ceremony is scheduled to take place later this year at Kennedy Space Center, a cornerstone of America’s space heritage and innovation.
For more information on the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and upcoming events, visit KennedySpaceCenter.com.