Robert Crippen to be Honored with 2023 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
On September 12, 2023, the National Aeronautic Association announced that Captain Robert Crippen, USN (Ret.) has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for “… his devotion to public service and the advancement of American aerospace; his achievements as an aviator, astronaut, and leader; and his selfless dedication to the future of humankind.”
Crippen will be presented with the Wright Trophy at the Aero Club of Washington’s 75th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner on December 15, 2023 in Washington, DC.
