Ilan Ramon

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Ilan Ramon's legacy is marked by his historic achievement as the first Israeli in space. His posthumous Congressional Space Medal of Honor is a unique distinction, and his name lives on through the asteroid 51828 Ilanramon and the Ramon Foundation, which inspires future generations.

AwardsIlan Ramon was posthumously awarded the United States Congressional Space Medal of Honor, making him the only foreign national to receive it. This honor recognizes his extraordinary courage and service to space exploration.

Honours & Distinctions

Congressional Space Medal of Honor

United States Congress·2003

Awarded posthumously for his service on STS-107.

Records & Feats

First Israeli astronaut

Historic First·2003

Ilan Ramon was the first Israeli to travel to space.

Only foreign recipient of Congressional Space Medal of Honor

Awards·2003

He is the only non-American to receive this medal.