In 2004, the United States Air Force posthumously awarded Mr. Chow one of their highest awards, the Air Force Space and Missiles Pioneers Award, previously held by only 30 individuals.
2004年美國空軍追贈美國空軍太空與飛彈先驅獎（Air Force Space and Missiles Pioneers Award）之最高榮譽，成為獲獎的少數平民之一，此前獲獎者也只有約30人。