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NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal

NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
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NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
Awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Country United States
Type Medal
Eligibility Government employees and non-government personnel
Status Active
Statistics
Established September 15, 1961
Precedence
Next (higher) Exceptional Achievement Medal
Exceptional Service Medal
Outstanding Service Medal (obsolete)
Equivalent Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal
Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal
Exceptional Administrative Achievement Medal
Equal Employment Opportunity Medal
Next (lower) Exceptional Bravery Medal
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NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Ribbon

The NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal (abbreviated ESAM) was established by NASA on September 15, 1961 when the original ESM was divided into three separate awards. Under the current guidelines, the ESAM is awarded for unusually significant scientific contribution toward achievement of aeronautical or space exploration goals. This award may be given for individual efforts that have resulted in a contribution of fundamental importance in this field, or have significantly enhanced understanding of this field.


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