During the post-flight tour of the European Spacelab D1 astronauts visit the Netherlands. Wubbo Ockels (ESA), Reinhard Furrer (DFVLR) and Ernst Messerschmid (DFVLR) received honourary award from the Dutch Academy of Science and medals of 'Officer van Oranje-Nassau', the latter being presented by the Dutch Minister of Education and Science, Dr W.J. Deetman in the name of HM Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, 25 November 1985.