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Was Ilan Ramon posthumously awarded the United States Congressional Space Medal of Honor?

  • Yes

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  • He received the award while alive

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Yes, Ilan Ramon was posthumously awarded the United States Congressional Space Medal of Honor. He was a member of the STS-107 crew, which was lost in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003. The Congressional Space Medal of Honor is the highest civilian award for achievement in space exploration, and it is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional heroism, extraordinary service, or outstanding achievement while in space.
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