Published on April 8, 2025
IAF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 2025
Congratulations to the IAF Distinguished Service Award 2025 Recipients!
At the occasion of the IAF Spring Meetings 2025 we are extremely pleased to present to you this year's IAF Distinguished Service Award Recipients!
The IAF Distinguished Service Award was established to acknowledge active IAF volunteers for their immense contributions to the progress of astronautics and the Federation. Our sincere appreciation goes to our winners for their dedicated work and continuous support to IAF Committees, IAF member organizations, the IAF Bureau and the IAF Secretariat.
Our sincere congratulations go to:
"For dedicated service to and leadership of the Space Systems Committee, the evolution of the committee technical portfolio and membership, and additional support and volunteerism to the International Astronautical Federation across several committees."
"For Dr. Ewald, astronaut and educator, with nearly a decade of dedication to the IAF that includes being a long-time member of the Human Spaceflight Committee, leading the establishment of the IAF Astronauts Administrative Committee (AAC), moderating the IAF/ASE Astronauts Panel and joining the International Astronaut Chapter."
"In recognition of Christian Hauglie-Hanssen's commitment to strengthening the lasting relationship between NOSA and the IAF, as well as for his role in creating and hosting the inaugural GLOC 2023 conference, which established a vital platform for connecting the IAF community around the use of space for sustainability."
"For dedicated service to the IAF and leading the creation of the Space Museums and Science Centers Committee that is supporting and growing a vital community within the Federation."
"Outstanding Contribution to Astrodynamics Community, Astrodynamics Committee and Astrodynamics Symposium for Several Decades."
"To honor his lifetime commitment to Engineering and Technology; HIS VISION AND LEADERSHIP, as the founder of the IAC D4 IAA Far Future / Space Elevator Symposia - to inspire and to invite the international space industry; academia; policy-makers and taxpayers; the youth to THINK BIG – to ACT for the benefit of Future Generations to come."
"In recognition of Dr. Anthony Tsougranis' significant contributions to the Federation, including his crucial role in the preparation and implementation specifically of IAC 2019, his exemplary leadership of the Honours and Awards Committee, his exceptional tenure as Vice President, and his dedication to promoting high standards, inclusivity, and diversity within the community."
"For exceptional service to the International Astronautical Federation, Mr. Wang Yiran has been instrumental in fostering a strong connection between the IAF and China, where he leads initiatives like the IAF-CSA Space Universities CubeSat Challenge to promote future space talent, while also participating in various Sessions and IAF Committee."
