NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal

NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal
TypeMedal
Awarded for"distinguished accomplishments [that] contributed substantially to the NASA mission. The contribution must be so extraordinary that other forms of recognition would be inadequate."
CountryUnited States
Presented bythe National Aeronautics and Space Administration
EligibilityNon-government personnel
StatusActive
EstablishedJuly 29, 1959
NASA Distinguished Public Service Ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher)Congressional Space Medal of Honor
EquivalentNASA Distinguished Service Medal
Next (lower)NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal

The NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal is an award similar to the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, but awarded to non-government personnel. This is the highest honor NASA awards to anyone who was not a government employee when the service was performed.