How was Cronkite related to NASA's Ambassador of Exploration award?
He was the presenter
He was the only non-NASA recipient
He was a judge
He rejected the award
Answer
Walter Cronkite was the only non-NASA recipient of NASA's Ambassador of Exploration award. He was given the award in 1996 for his work as a journalist and for his dedication to the space program. Cronkite was a longtime supporter of NASA and he was always willing to speak out about the importance of space exploration.
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