This list of space technology awards is an index to articles about notable awards related to space technology. This includes awards for development of spacecraft, satellites, space stations, and support infrastructure, equipment, and procedures. The list shows the country of the sponsoring organization, but awards are not necessarily limited to people or organizations based in that country.
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Given for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Outstanding contribution in space science, space technology, space medicine, or space law which involved the participation of more than one nation and/or which furthered the possibility of greater international cooperation in astronautics[1] | |||
| United States | First US-based privately funded team to design and build a reusable crewed capsule capable of flying five astronauts to a Bigelow Aerospace inflatable space module. Expired in 2010[2] | |||
| United States | For first non-government organization to launch a reusable crewed spacecraft into space twice within two weeks. Won in 2004.[3] | |||
| India | Astronautical Society of India | Notable lifetime contributions in the field of astronautics and aerospace technology in India[4] [5] | ||
| United States | Demonstrated leadership in research or policies advancing exploration of the Cosmos[6] | |||
| United States | For various non-government-funded technological achievements by American teams[7] | |||
| United States | Greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles[8] | |||
| United States | Significant technical contributions to space flight mechanics and astrodynamics[9] | |||
| International | Edison Awards | Honoring excellence in innovation | ||
| United States | Truly outstanding book serving public understanding about the positive impact of astronautics upon society[10] | |||
| France | Franck J. Malina Astronautics Medal | Educator who has demonstrated excellence in taking the fullest advantage of the resources available to them to promote the study of astronautics and related space sciences | ||
| United States | For successfully launching, landing, and operating a rover on the lunar surface | |||
| United States | Scientist or engineer who applies scientific research to solve a problem critical to the needs of the Air Force | |||
| United States | Heinlein Prize Trust | Individuals who make practical contributions to the commercialization of space | ||
| United States | Outstanding contributions to space engineering within the fields of interest of the IEEE | |||
| United States | Significant accomplishments or leadership early in an individual's professional career at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory | |||
| United States | ||||
| France | Young scientist, below 30 years of age, who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the aerospace science | |||
| United States | Series of prizes for teams that launch a vertical takeoff/vertical landing (VTVL) rocket that achieved the total delta-v needed for a vehicle to move between the surface of the Moon and its orbit. | |||
| United Kingdom | Paul H. Dear | To launch a satellite weighing between 9.99 and 19.99 grammes into Earth orbit, and to track it for a minimum of nine orbits. The launch budget must be under £999.99 including the launch vehicle, all of the required non-reusable launch equipment hardware, and propellant | ||
| United States | Pioneers in the private space travel industry | |||
| United Kingdom | Arthur C. Clarke Foundation | Notable contributions to space exploration, particularly British achievements | ||
| United States | Person whose outstanding efforts and achievements have contributed most significantly to the advancement of space flight and space exploration | |||
| United States | Individuals and teams who have opened the space frontier | |||
| United States | Researchers, engineers and flight crew members in the field of extravehicular protection or activity in space | |||
| United States | Notable contributions in the engineering, design, development, or operation of air and space vehicles | |||
| Australia | Open to all businesses supporting the Australian space industry across fields including launch, telecommunications, satellites, energy, mining and transport, as well as defence, agriculture, disaster and water management. |