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.
2023 Call for Nominations - CLOSED
The IAF Hall of Fame consists of a permanent gallery that recognizes eminent individuals who have contributed substantially during the course of their careers to the progress of astronautics including space science, space technology, management of space projects and space benefits to humankind.
Gallery of IAF Hall of Fame
2022
Ryojiro Akiba
Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo
Former Director General, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Japan
“Dr. Ryojiro Akiba has made outstanding contributions to the development of space engineering and space science throughout his illustrious career, and is worthy of being inducted into the IAF Hall of Fame”
Jaques Arnould
Ethic Adviser,
Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES),
France
"Why go into space? Ethical interrogation as the new and ultimate frontier.”
Simonetta Di Pippo
Director,
SEE Lab (Space Economy Evolution Laboratory), SDA Bocconi School of Management,
Italy
“One-of-a-kind career in space activities. Visionary Leader, innovative thinker, highly skilled manager, STEM advocate, international complex programs, expert in change management, outstanding negotiator with globally recognised diplomatic skills, commercial space and space economy, one of the strongest supporters of space activities for sustainable socio-economic development and a firm believer in cooperation in space.”
JR Edwards
Vice President-International
American Astronautical Society (AAS)
United States
“For his visionary leadership in the advancement of the mission of the International Astronautical Federation, the promotion of international dialogue and cooperation and the inspiration and preparation of the workforce of tomorrow.”
LIU Zhusheng
Chief Designer,
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT),
China
“Liu Zhusheng, the space technology leader, the chief designer on the first manned space mission in China, has proven himself to be a subject expert in his current position and showed great efforts to enhance the reliability and safety of China manned rockets.”
Tianwen-1 Spacecraft Development Team
*“The Tianwen-1 Spacecraft Development Team offered an innovative option for successful Mars exploration and outstanding contributed to the advance in deep space exploration technology. Tianwen-1 Mission achieved orbiting, landing, and roving on Mars in one mission for the first time globally. The scientific data acquired during the mission made an essential contribution to a deeper understanding of Mars and the solar system.”*
2021
Dr. Alexander V. Degtyarev
General Director - General Designer, Yuzhnoye State Design Office, Ukraine
(in memoriam)
“For outstanding contribution to development of space science and expansion of international cooperation in space exploration”
Prof. Guirong Min
Chief Scientist and former President, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), China
(in memoriam)
"An expert with distinguished contribution for China space development from first satellite to space station for more than 50 years”
Dr. Hiroki Matsuo
President, Society for Promotion of Space Sciences, Japan
“MATSUO Hiroki has been dedicated to the research and development in space engineering from its dawn of history in Japan, including his notable contribution of strong leadership in space science and exploration.”
Hayabusa2 Team
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
“Winners of the IAF 2021 World Space Award” Read more about the Hayabusa2 Team here
2020
Dengyun YU
Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Committee, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
China
2019
Apollo 11 CREW
United States
2018
Barbara J. RYAN
Executive Director, World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC)
United States
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
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