Published on July 9, 2025
IAF World Space Award Winner (for individuals)
Find out this year's IAF World Space Award recipient!
The IAF World Space Award is presented during the IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony on Monday 29 September 2025 for outstanding contributions in space science, space technology, space medicine, space law or space management of exceptional impact to the world’s progress in astronautics.
The IAF World Space Award for 2025 (for individuals) is bestowed to:
Jeff Bezos
"Mr. Bezos is the founder of Blue Origin, whose vision is to build a road to space for the benefit of Earth. This vision, which has guided Mr. Bezos since he was a child, is in perfect alignment with the International Astronautical Congress’ 2025 theme, Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth. Blue Origin has achieved several key milestones in 2025, including the successful first launch of New Glenn, which makes 2025 an excellent year to recognize Mr. Bezos.”
"Mr. Bezos is the founder of Blue Origin, whose vision is to build a road to space for the benefit of Earth. This vision, which has guided Mr. Bezos since he was a child, is in perfect alignment with the International Astronautical Congress’ 2025 theme, Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth. Blue Origin has achieved several key milestones in 2025, including the successful first launch of New Glenn, which makes 2025 an excellent year to recognize Mr. Bezos.”
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