President Donald Trump is expected to award SpaceX CEO Elon Musk the National Medal of Science, recognizing his contributions to science and engineering

The National Medal of Science is the nation's highest honor for scientists and engineers. It is administered through the National Science Foundation and recognizes individuals whose work has made significant contributions to scientific knowledge and American innovation.

Musk is expected to receive the award alongside several other prominent figures in the technology industry, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and AMD CEO Lisa Su.

The honors will also recognize major figures in American technology and industry. Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are expected to receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

The National Medal of Technology and Innovation is the nation's highest honor for technological achievement and is administered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The expected awards come as the Trump administration continues to emphasize American technological leadership, innovation, and competition in strategic industries. Musk's recognition would also highlight the role of the private sector in advancing space exploration and other cutting-edge technologies.

Musk's SpaceX has become a major force in the U.S. space industry, developing reusable rockets and spacecraft while carrying out missions for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers. The company has also played a central role in expanding America's launch capabilities.

The National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation are among the highest civilian honors available to recognize scientific and technological achievement in the United States