Two Spacewalkers Enter Astronaut Hall of Fame After Years of Delayed Recognition The induction of Tom Akers and Joe Tanner into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame marks a belated recognition of their achievements.
As two veteran space shuttle crew members, they faced a peculiar delay in being celebrated alongside their peers.
Akers and Tanner's careers were marked by distinction and dedication, but their paths diverged due to NASA's recruitment process.