National Air and Space Museum Trophy
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
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., a well-known sculptor and banker. Safer retired as chief executive officer of D.C. National Bank.
Recipients for Lifetime Achievements
- 2007 Robert A. "Bob" Hoover
- 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
Recipients for Current Achievement
- 2006 Mars Exploration Rover Team
- 2005 Burt Rutan, Paul Allen, and the SpaceShipOne Team
- 2004 USAF/Lockheed Martin Milstar Team
- 2003 (no award)*
- 2002 Predator Development Team
- 2001 NEAR Mission Team
- 2000 The Chandra X-Ray Observatory Team
- 1999 The Breitling Orbiter 3 Team
- 1998 The Mars Pathfinder Team
- 1997 Dr. Shannon W. Lucid
- 1996 The Boeing 777 Civilian Airliner Development Team
- 1995 The X-31 International Test Team
- 1994 Patty Wagstaff
- 1993 Dr. Compton J. Tucker
- 1992 The Magellan Project Team
- 1991 John C. Mather and the Cosmic Background Explorer Team
- 1990 The Pegasus Launch Vehicle Team
- 1989 The Voyager Spacecraft Team
- 1988 Paul MacCready
- 1987 Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager
- 1986 John W. Young
- 1985 Astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan, Ph.D. and Capt. Bruce McCandless, USN
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