Astronaut Breast Insignia: Astronaut Badge is a Badge of United States given to the military Pilots. A pilot must complete the required flight training to receive the badge, as well as he should participate in a space flight of more than 50 miles above the Earth.The Navy Astronaut Badge is issued in single degree. The Navy also issues Naval Flight Officer Astronaut Badge for Navy Flight Officers who are qualified Astronauts and serve as a support on space missions.

Only ten pilots have qualified for the Astronaut Badge by flying an airplane into space.