NASA Exceptional Service Medal
medal awarded by NASA
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The NASA Exceptional Service Medal is a medallion created to recognize outstanding contributions to the agency. It was established on May 1, 1957, placing its origin in the early years of the U.S. space program.
This award serves as a visual artwork in the form of a medallion, designed to honor exceptional service among NASA personnel. Its establishment date of May 1, 1957 predates the formation of NASA itself, which was founded in 1958, indicating it was initially created for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) before being adopted by NASA.
Key Facts
- Country: United States[2]
- Instance of: decoration[3], award[4]
- Inception: May 1, 1957[5]
- Conferred by: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[6]
- Native label: NASA Exceptional Service Medal[7]
- Short name: ESM[8]
- Different from: NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal[9]
- Next lower rank: NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[10]
- Next higher rank: NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal[11]