The four-person Artemis II crew will receive the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication on October 17, 2026. The presentation takes place during the opening of STARMUS VIII in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Commanded by Reid Wiseman alongside Pilot Victor Glover and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, the astronauts are being honored for inspiring the public. They used interviews, social media, and educational outreach to share the human experience of space exploration.
The STARMUS VIII festival runs from October 17 through October 22, 2026, across Tenerife and La Palma. The opening ceremony features a concert with Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, and Brian May alongside the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra.
STARMUS VIII takes place under the theme The Search for Truth to explore the importance of evidence and scientific thinking. Attendees include leading scientists, astronauts, Nobel laureates, and artists from around the world.
Launched in 2016 by Stephen Hawking and STARMUS, the medal honors exceptional contributions to bringing science and exploration closer to society. Past recipients include Buzz Aldrin, Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, and Elon Musk.
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