| NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal | |
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| Awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
| Type | Individual Medal |
| Eligibility | NASA employees and astronauts |
| Awarded for | "a significant, specific accomplishment or substantial improvement in operations, efficiency, service, financial savings, science, or technology which contributes to the mission of NASA." |
| Status | Active |
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| Established | 1991 |
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| Next (higher) | NASA Distinguished Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | NASA Space Flight Medal |
 NASA Exceptional Achievement Ribbon |
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The NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal is an award of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that was established in the year 1991. The medal is awarded to both civilian members of NASA and military astronauts.
To be awarded the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, a NASA member must make substantial contributions characterized by a substantial and significant improvement in operations, efficiency, service, financial savings, science, or technology which directly contribute to the mission of NASA. For civilians, the decoration is typically bestowed to mid level and senior NASA administrators who have supervised at least four to five successful NASA missions. Astronauts may be awarded the decoration after two to three space flights.
Due to the prestige of the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, it is authorized as a military decoration for display on active duty military uniforms upon application from the service member to the various branch of the military in which they serve.
Notable Recipients of the Medal
- Chris Adami JPL physicist
- Richard Arenstorf Vanderbilt University mathematician
- Gordon Cooper astronaut
- Carl Sagan astronomer
- Alan Shepard astronaut
Recipients by Year
- David Rochblatt JPL Engineer 1995
- Michael A. Gross JPL Phoenix Project Payload Manager 2009
- Ryan M. Lien JSC Lead ISS CAPCOM Increment 17 2009
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