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Was Ilan Ramon the first Israeli to receive the U.S. Congressional Space Medal of Honor?

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Yes, Ilan Ramon was the first Israeli to receive the U.S. Congressional Space Medal of Honor. He was a fighter pilot and astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003. He was posthumously awarded the medal for his bravery and dedication to the space program.
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