NASA Silver Achievement Medal | |
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Type | Medal |
Country | United States |
Presented by | the National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
Eligibility | Government and non-government individuals or teams |
Status | Active |
Established | 2012[1] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | NASA Early Career Achievement Medal |
Next (lower) | NASA Group Achievement Award |
The NASA Silver Achievement Medal (SAM) is awarded to any government or non-government individuals or teams "for a stellar achievement that supports one or more of NASA's Core Values, when it is deemed to be extraordinarily important and appropriate to recognize such achievement in a timely and personalized manner."[2]