IAF Awards - Call for Nominations
IAF World Space Award
The IAF World Space Award is presented for an outstanding contribution or contributions in space science, space technology, space medicine, space law or space management of exceptional impact to the world’s progress in astronautics. See more... 2026 Call for Nominations
IAF Excellence in International Cooperation Award
The IAF Excellence in International Cooperation Award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in their efforts to promote and facilitate global engagement and cooperation in the space sector.
IAF ASTRA Award
The IAF Global Award for Academic and Scientific Top Research Achievement (IAF ASTRA Award) is intended to recognize World High-Level Academicians and Researchers who distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions and achievements in scientific fields in the space sector.
IAF Hall of Fame
The IAF Hall of Fame is intended to create a standing forum of personalities that have contributed substantially to the progress of space science, technology and space benefits to humankind, within the framework of the IAF activities.
Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal
The Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal is presented annually to an educator who has demonstrated excellence in using his/her available resources to promote the study of astronautics and related space sciences.
IAF Excellence in 3G+ Diversity Award
The IAF Excellence in “3G” Diversity Award is intended to recognize IAF member organisations (industry, government, academia) and/or individual teams/projects within IAF member organizations worldwide for outstanding contributions to the fostering of “3G” (Geography, Generation, Gender) Diversity within the space sector.
IAF Excellence in Industry Award
The IAF Excellence in Industry Award is intended to distinguish commercial industry organizations, members or non-members of the IAF, worldwide for introducing innovative space technologies to the global marketplace and are recognized throughout space industry for successfully executing landmark space missions.