Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"

Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" (obverse)
TypeState Decoration
Awarded forAchievements in space technology and travel
Presented by Russian Federation
EligibilityRussian citizens and foreign nationals
StatusActive
EstablishedSeptember 7, 2010[1]
Ribbon of the Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Precedence
Next (higher)Medal "For Merit in the Development of Nuclear Energy"
Next (lower)Medal of the Order of Parental Glory
Reverse of the medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"

The Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" (Russian: Медаль "За заслуги в освоении космоса") is a state decoration of the Russian Federation aimed at recognising achievements in the space program. It was established by presidential decree №1099 of September 7, 2010[1] which revamped the entire Russian awards system.

  1. ^ a b "Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of September 7, 2010 No 1099" (in Russian). Russian Gazette. 2010-09-07. Retrieved 2012-02-12.