1. Home
  2. / Shannon Lucid
  3. / What honor did Shannon Lucid receive in December 1996?

What honor did Shannon Lucid receive in December 1996?

  • Presidential Medal of Freedom

  • Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  • National Medal of Science

  • Distinguished Service Medal

Answer

In December 1996, Shannon Lucid was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. She became the tenth person and the first woman to receive this prestigious honor, which is given to astronauts for their exceptional service and achievements in the United States space program.
Shannon Lucid Trivia Bonanza: Test Your Knowledge with Our Tough Quiz

Shannon Lucid Trivia Bonanza: Test Your Knowledge with Our Tough Quiz

Take the Shannon Lucid Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox