Retired U.S. Air Force colonel and barrier-breaking astronaut Eileen Collins will receive the 2022 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, honoring her for “perseverance in the advancement of aviation and aerospace as a teacher, astronaut, and leader,” the National Aeronautic Association announced.
Collins honored with Wright trophy
Retired U.S. Air Force colonel and barrier-breaking astronaut Eileen Collins will receive the 2022 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, honoring her for “perseverance in the advancement of aviation and aerospace as…
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