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.