NASA Distinguished Public Service 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.
| NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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