NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal
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| Awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Non-government personnel |
| 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." |
| Status | Active |
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| Established | July 29, 1959 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Congressional Space Medal of Honor |
| Equivalent | NASA Distinguished Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal |
 NASA Distinguished Public Service Ribbon |
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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.
The following individuals were recognized in 2013. Individuals marked with an * was awarded between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013, outside the timing of the normal awards cycle.
The following individuals were recognized in 2014. Individuals marked with an * was awarded between April 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014, outside the timing of the normal awards cycle.
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