Oleg Kononenko - Honours and Awards

Honours and Awards

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  • Hero of the Russian Federation (5 February 2009) - for courage and heroism during space flight
  • Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" (12 April 2011) - for great achievements in the field of research, development and utilization of outer space, many years of diligent work, public activities
  • Star of the President (Turkmenistan, 16 February 2009) - In recognition of service to the government and people of Turkmenistan, for personal courage, professionalism and achievement in the performance of an international program of peaceful space exploration
  • Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation (2009)
  • Honorary Citizen of Gagarin, Smolensk Oblast (24 February 2011) - years of excellence, a deep sense of personal responsibility, the ability to navigate the complex situation and make the right decisions for his devotion to his country and the continuation of the stellar feats of Yuri Gagarin
  • NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal (US, 2008)
  • NASA Space Flight Medal (USA, 2008)

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