National Air and Space Museum Trophy

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The National Air and Space Museum Trophy was established in 1985. The trophy presented to the winners is a miniature version of "The Web of Space," a sculpture by artist John Safer

National Air & Space Museum Trophy, Photo courtesy of NASM.

The National Air and Space Museum presents this trophy annually to recognize both past and present achievements involving the management or execution of a scientific or technological project, a distinguished career of service in air and space technology, or a significant contribution in chronicling the history of air and space technology.

The trophy was created for the National Air and Space Museum by John Safer of Washington, D.C.

Recipients for Lifetime Achievements

• 2006 James A. Van Allen
• 2005 Frank N. Piasecki
• 2004 Neil Armstrong
• 2003 (No Award) - In observance of the Centennial of Flight in 2003, the NASM did not award Trophy this year.
• 2002 Stanley Hiller Jr.
• 2001 Sen. John Glenn
• 2000 A. Scott Crossfield
• 1999 Dr. Simon Ramo
• 1998 Richard T. Whitcomb
• 1997 Anthony "Tony" LeVier
• 1996 Gen. Bernard A. Schriever, USAF (Ret.)
• 1995 Najeeb E. Halaby
• 1994 Dr. Michael H. Carr
• 1993 Olive Ann Beech
• 1992 Francis M. Rogallo
• 1991 Arthur E. Raymond
• 1990 Kelly Johnson and the SR-71 Design Team
• 1989 Edwin Land
• 1988 Harold Masursky
• 1987 John Steiner
• 1986 Sir Frank Whittle and Dr. Hans von Ohain
• 1985 Robert R. Gilruth

External link

• http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/trophy/nasm.htm

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