List of space technology awards

This list of space technology awards is an index to articles about notable awards related to space technology. This includes awards for development of spacecraft, satellites, space stations, and support infrastructure, equipment, and procedures. The list shows the country of the sponsoring organization, but awards are not necessarily limited to people or organizations based in that country.

2014 Collier Trophy presentation

Awards

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Country	Award	Sponsor	Given for
France	Allan D. Emil Memorial Award	International Astronautical Federation	Outstanding contribution in space science, space technology, space medicine, or space law which involved the participation of more than one nation and/or which furthered the possibility of greater international cooperation in astronautics[1]
United States	America's Space Prize	Bigelow Aerospace	First US-based privately funded team to design and build a reusable crewed capsule capable of flying five astronauts to a Bigelow Aerospace inflatable space module. Expired in 2010[2]
United States	Ansari X Prize	Amir Ansari / X Prize Foundation	For first non-government organization to launch a reusable crewed spacecraft into space twice within two weeks. Won in 2004.[3]
India	Aryabhata Award	Astronautical Society of India	Notable lifetime contributions in the field of astronautics and aerospace technology in India[4][5]
United States	Carl Sagan Memorial Award	American Astronautical Society, The Planetary Society	Demonstrated leadership in research or policies advancing exploration of the Cosmos[6]
United States	Centennial Challenges	NASA	For various non-government-funded technological achievements by American teams[7]
United States	Collier Trophy	National Aeronautic Association	Greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles[8]
United States	Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy	National Space Club	It is awarded annually to an individual or group determined to have made the most impact on space activities over the past year. It is named after Robert H. Goddard, the father of modern rocketry.[9][10]
United States	Dirk Brouwer Award	American Astronautical Society	Significant technical contributions to space flight mechanics and astrodynamics[11]
International	Edison Award	Edison Awards	Honoring excellence in innovation[12]
United States	Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award	American Astronautical Society	Truly outstanding book serving public understanding about the positive impact of astronautics upon society[13]
France	Franck J. Malina Astronautics Medal	International Astronautical Federation	Educator who has demonstrated excellence in taking the fullest advantage of the resources available to them to promote the study of astronautics and related space sciences[14]
United States	Google Lunar X Prize	Google	For successfully launching, landing, and operating a rover on the lunar surface
United States	Harold Brown Award	United States Air Force	Scientist or engineer who applies scientific research to solve a problem critical to the needs of the Air Force
United States	Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization	Heinlein Prize Trust	Individuals who make practical contributions to the commercialization of space
United States	IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers	Outstanding contributions to space engineering within the fields of interest of the IEEE
United States	Lew Allen Award	Jet Propulsion Laboratory	Significant accomplishments or leadership early in an individual's professional career at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
United States	International Space Hall of Fame	New Mexico Museum of Space History
France	Luigi G. Napolitano Award	International Astronautical Congress	Young scientist, below 30 years of age, who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the aerospace science
United States	Lunar Lander Challenge	NASA : Centennial Challenges	Series of prizes for teams that launch a vertical takeoff/vertical landing (VTVL) rocket that achieved the total delta-v needed for a vehicle to move between the surface of the Moon and its orbit.
United Kingdom	N-Prize	Paul H. Dear	To launch a satellite weighing between 9.99 and 19.99 grammes into Earth orbit, and to track it for a minimum of nine orbits. The launch budget must be under £999.99 including the launch vehicle, all of the required non-reusable launch equipment hardware, and propellant
United States	Nelson P. Jackson Aerospace Memorial Award	National Space Club	Established in 1960 to honor Nelson P. Jackson, it recognizes outstanding contributions to advancements in the missile, aircraft, and space fields. Described by NASA as “the space world's equivalent of an Academy Award" it is presented annually by the National Space Club during the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C.[15][10]
United States	Orbit Award	National Space Society and Space Tourism Society	Pioneers in the private space travel industry
United Kingdom	Sir Arthur Clarke Award	Arthur C. Clarke Foundation	Notable contributions to space exploration, particularly British achievements
United States	Space Flight Award	American Astronautical Society	Person whose outstanding efforts and achievements have contributed most significantly to the advancement of space flight and space exploration
United States	Space Pioneer Awards	National Space Society	Individuals and teams who have opened the space frontier
United States	Victor A. Prather Award	American Astronautical Society	Researchers, engineers and flight crew members in the field of extravehicular protection or activity in space
United States	Wright Brothers Medal	SAE International	Notable contributions in the engineering, design, development, or operation of air and space vehicles
Australia	Australian Space Awards	Space Connect	Open to all businesses supporting the Australian space industry across fields including launch, telecommunications, satellites, energy, mining and transport, as well as defence, agriculture, disaster and water management.

See also

• Lists of awards
• Lists of science and technology awards
• List of aviation awards
• List of astronomy awards
• List of challenge awards