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NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal | |
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Type | Medal |
Awarded for | "distinguished accomplishments [that] contributed substantially to the NASA mission. The contribution must be so extraordinary that other forms of recognition would be inadequate." |
Country | United States |
Presented by | the National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
Eligibility | Non-government personnel |
Status | Active |
Established | July 29, 1959 |
![]() NASA Distinguished Public Service Ribbon | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Congressional Space Medal of Honor |
Equivalent | NASA Distinguished Service Medal |
Next (lower) | NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal |
The NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal is an award similar to the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, but awarded to non-government personnel. This is the highest honor NASA awards to anyone who was not a government employee when the service was performed.