Celebrating Astronauts
U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME® INDUCTION & GALA FEATURING SPACE RENDEZVOUS
The Mercury 7 astronauts envisioned a place where the accomplishments of astronauts could be celebrated and showcased to the public. This vision led to the creation of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® in 1990, with the members of the Mercury 7 inducted as the inaugural class. Every year, a new class of astronauts who have pushed the boundaries of space exploration take their place in the Hall and are honored at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Induction Ceremony & Gala.
In conjunction with the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Induction, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation hosts Space Rendezvous which includes astronaut talks, panel discussions, and receptions in celebration of all things space exploration.
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2026 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame<sup style='font-size: 14px;'>®</sup> Inductees
Event Details
Dates
May 14-16, 2026
Thursday, May 14
Universe + Supernova Ticketholder Activities
Astronaut Cocktail Challenge
Friday, May 15
Universe + Supernova + Cosmic + Starlight Ticketholder Activities
Saturday, May 16
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Induction Gala
*Please refer to ticketholder/attendee communications for official schedule and timing.
For any questions, please contact the ASF Events Team at events@astronautscholarship.org.
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Host Hotel
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
(1550 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32931)
ASF Room Block
Enjoy a discounted hotel room block at our host hotel the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront.
Room Block Expires on April 11, 2026
Space Rendezvous Photo Op & Signings
Astronaut Cocktail Challenge Mixologists
Space Artists
Gala Emcee
TICKET DETAILS
Universe Ticket: $1,600
Ticket includes:
Thursday, May 14th
Astronaut Talk
Transportation to and from the Exclusive VIP Event
Exclusive VIP Event (Location TBD)
Transportation to and from the Astronaut Cocktail Challenge at Zarella’s Italian & Wood Fire Pizza
Astronaut Cocktail Challenge at Zarrella’s Italian & Wood Fire Pizza
Friday, May 15th
Breakfast Buffet
Lunch Buffet
Astronaut Talks & Panel Discussions
Astronaut Book Signing
Astronaut Signings and Photo Opportunities
Space Art Reception
Evening Dinner Reception (Includes Buffet and Open Bar)
Saturday, May 16th
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket for Induction Ceremony Access
Induction Ceremony with Reserved Seating at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Lunch Buffet at Hilton Cocoa Beach
Induction Reception & Gala at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Dinner Buffet and Open Bar)
Induction Dessert Reception at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Desserts and Bar)
Additional Benefits
Autographed Gift
Please note: The Universe ticket holders must be U.S. citizens and 21+
due to the Exclusive VIP event. Universe tickets are limited.
*NEW FOR 2026: Transportation to the Induction Ceremony and Gala on Saturday are add on tickets*
Supernova Ticket: $1,500
Ticket includes:
Thursday, May 14th
Astronaut Talk
Transportation to and from the Exclusive VIP Event
Exclusive VIP Event (Location TBD)
Friday, May 15th
Breakfast Buffet
Lunch Buffet
Astronaut Talks & Panel Discussions
Astronaut Book Signing
Astronaut Signings and Photo Opportunities
Space Art Reception
Evening Dinner Reception (Includes Buffet and Open Bar)
Saturday, May 16th
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket for Induction Ceremony Access
Induction Ceremony with Reserved Seating at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Lunch Buffet at Hilton Cocoa Beach
Induction Reception & Gala at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Dinner Buffet and Open Bar)
Induction Dessert Reception at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Desserts and Bar)
Additional Benefits
Autographed Gift
Please note: The Universe ticket holders must be U.S. citizens
due to the Exclusive VIP event. Universe tickets are limited.
*NEW FOR 2026: Transportation to the Induction Ceremony and Gala on Saturday are add on tickets*
Cosmic Ticket: $1,200
Ticket includes:
Friday, May 15th
Breakfast Buffet
Lunch Buffet
Astronaut Talks & Panel Discussions
Astronaut Book Signing
Astronaut Signings and Photo Opportunities
Space Art Reception
Evening Dinner Reception (Includes Buffet and Open Bar)
Saturday, May 16th
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket for Induction Ceremony Access
Induction Ceremony with Reserved Seating at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Lunch Buffet at Hilton Cocoa Beach
Induction Reception & Gala at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Dinner Buffet and Open Bar)
Induction Dessert Reception at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Desserts and Bar)
*NEW FOR 2026: Transportation to the Induction Ceremony and Gala on Saturday are add on tickets*
Starlight Ticket: $500
Ticket includes:
Friday, May 15th
Breakfast Buffet
Lunch Buffet
Astronaut Talks & Panel Discussions
Astronaut Book Signing
Astronaut Signings and Photo Opportunities
Space Art Reception
Evening Dinner Reception (Includes Buffet and Open Bar)
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ticket: $450
Ticket includes:
Saturday, May 16th
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket for Induction Ceremony Access
Induction Ceremony with Reserved Seating at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Induction Reception & Gala at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Dinner Buffet and Open Bar)
Induction Dessert Reception at the Apollo Saturn V Center/KSCVC
(Includes Desserts and Bar)
*NEW FOR 2026: Transportation to the Induction Ceremony and Gala on Saturday are add on tickets*
Astronaut Cocktail Challenge: $150
Ticket includes:
Thursday, May 14th
Admission to the Astronaut Cocktail Challenge held at Zarrella’s Italian & Woodfired Pizza
Dinner Buffet
Beer and Wine
Tasting of the Signature Cocktails crafted by our featured Astronaut Mixologists
*Note: This event is only included in the Universe package. Must be 21+ to participate.
Astronaut Cocktail Transportation (Add On): $40
Ticket includes:
Thursday, May 14th
Roundtrip transportation from the Hilton Cocoa Beach to the
Astronaut Cocktail Challenge held at Zarrella’s Italian & Woodfired Pizza
Ticket sales are final. For questions, please contact the ASF Events Team at events@astronautschoalrship.org.
Attending Astronauts
- Tom Akers
- Andy Allen
- Scott Altman
- Serena Aunon
- Mike Baker
- Charlie Bolden
- Dan Brandenstein
- Roy Bridges
- Curt Brown
- Bob Cabana
- Kevin Chilton
- Richard Covey
- Eileen Collins
- Bob Crippen
- Frank Culbertson
- Brian Duffy
- Chris Ferguson
- John Grunsfeld
- Bernard Harris
- Joan Higginbotham
- Kay Hire
- Tom Jones
- Steve Lindsey
- Tom Marshburn
- Rick Mastracchio
- Leland Melvin
- Barbara Morgan
- Robert Satcher
- Nicole Stott
- Joe Tanner
- Kathy Thornton
Note: Astronaut attendance is subject to change.
Presented By
Command Module Sponsor
Launch Sponsors
Lunar Sponsors
Rocket Sponsors
Cocktail Challenge Sponsors
Orbit Sponsors
In Kind Sponsors
