[PAR] [TLE] 51824 Mikeanderson [SEP] 51824 Mikeanderson (2001 OE ) is an asteroid named for astronaut Mike Anderson, who was killed in the STS-107 ("Columbia") space shuttle reentry disaster on February 1, 2003.  51824 Mikeanderson was discovered on July 19, 2001, at Palomar Observatory by the JPL Near Earth Asteroid Tracking Program. [PAR] [TLE] Michael P. Anderson [SEP] Michael Phillip Anderson (December 25, 1959 – February 1, 2003) was a United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut.  Anderson and his six fellow crew members were killed in the Space Shuttle "Columbia" disaster when the craft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.  Anderson served as the payload commander and lieutenant colonel in charge of science experiments on the Columbia.  Anderson is a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
[PAR] [TLE] 51824 Mikeanderson [ SEP ] 51824 Mikeanderson ( 2001 OE ) is an asteroid named for astronaut Mike Anderson , who was killed in the STS-107 ( " Columbia " ) space shuttle reentry disaster on February 1 , 2003 . 51824 Mikeanderson was discovered on July 19 , 2001 , at Palomar Observatory by the JPL Near Earth Asteroid Tracking Program . [PAR] [TLE] Michael P. Anderson [ SEP ] Michael Phillip Anderson ( December 25 , 1959 – February 1 , 2003 ) was a United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut . Anderson and his six fellow crew members were killed in the Space Shuttle " Columbia " disaster when the craft disintegrated during its re - entry into the Earth 's atmosphere . Anderson served as the payload commander and lieutenant colonel in charge of science experiments on the Columbia . Anderson is a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor .
51824 Mikeanderson is an asteroid named for the recipient of what United States award?
51824 Mikeanderson is an asteroid named for the recipient of what United States award ?
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Congressional Space Medal of Honor