Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal

The Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal is an annual award by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). It was established in 1986 in memory of Frank Malina, an American aeronautical engineer who pioneered rocket propulsion research and helped establish the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.[1] The medal is presented annually to an educator who has demonstrated excellence in promoting the study of astronautics and space sciences.[2]

Each organization of the IAF may nominate a candidate each year, and candidates are reviewed by a committee during the annual spring meeting in Paris, France. Awards after 1996 have been conferred upon only one person. In total, 42 awards have been given granted to engineers, academics, astronauts, and scientists from 11 countries.[3][4]

List of recipients

See also

References

  1. ^ "Frank Malina". Lynn Booth and Kent Kresa Department of Aerospace. California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  2. ^ "IAF : Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal". www.iafastro.org. International Astronautical Federation. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal". Space News. December 19, 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal 2025 Call for Nominations" (PDF). International Astronautical Federation. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  5. ^ "IAF to Award Space Foundation Director - Education the Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal". Space Foundation. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Professor Lynn Cominskyawarded the 2017 Frank J. MalinaAstronautics Medal" (PDF). NASA. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal awarded to Klaus Schilling". www.alphagalileo.org. Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, JMU. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
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