Awards

The SpaceOps Organization celebrates exceptional achievements in the space operations field through its prestigious awards program. These awards acknowledge the remarkable contributions of both individuals and teams who excel in this dynamic industry. The major accolades presented by SpaceOps include:

International SpaceOps Early Career Award

This award recognizes the contribution of individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of Space Operations early in their career. Early career is defined as less than 10 years’ experience in the field of Space Operations. The criteria are similar to that of the Extraordinary Achievement Medal (EAM), but for an early career professional: the recipient shall be an individual whose contributions were critical to the success of one or more space mission(s) or who has achieved a significant contribution to the field of space operations.

International SpaceOps Lifetime Achievement Medal

This award is presented to give unique recognition to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in the field of space operations and support over an extended period of time. The recipient shall be an individual whose illustrious career and exceptional contributions were critical to the success of several space missions or who has made many significant contributions to the field of space operations.

International SpaceOps Exceptional Achievement Medal

This award recognizes an individual who has distinguished himself or herself to the field of space operations and support. The recipient shall be an individual whose exceptional contributions were critical to the success of one or more space missions or who has made significant contributions to the field of space operations.

International SpaceOps Award for Outstanding Achievement

This award recognizes outstanding efforts in overcoming space operations and/or support challenges, and recognizes those teams whose exceptional contributions were critical to the success of one or more space missions.

International SpaceOps Distinguished Service Medal

This award recognizes an individual who has distinguished himself or herself with service to the SpaceOps Organization. The recipient shall be an individual who has shown exceptional dedication to the interests of the organization by making significant contributions over an extended period of time.

SpaceOps Appreciation Award

The SpaceOps Organization also presents the SpaceOps Appreciation Award to recognize the contribution of members of the SpaceOps Organization after supporting at least two SpaceOps Conferences and upon their departure from the organization, or to individuals who have provided great service to the organization.

For more information about the major awards and to download the nomination forms, please visit the individual awards pages.