And mark your calendars: The 2026 SpaceNews Icon Awards will return to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Dec. 1. <\/strong>We’ll share more details about how you can join our celebration in the fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Interested in supporting the 2026 Icon Awards and partnering with us to present the most prestigious accolades in the industry? Sponsorships are now available, and early-bird discounts are available through June 30.<\/em> Learn more<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n See previous years’ recipients.<\/a><\/em> (Jump to the nomination form.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong>: Honors an individual whose career has had a significant and lasting impact on the space industry, recognizing decades of contribution and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Individual Achievement Award<\/strong>: Honors individuals who have made significant contributions through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and dedication in advancing the space industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Commercial Space Achievement Award<\/strong>: Celebrates notable achievements in commercial space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Innovative Technology Award<\/strong>: Celebrates groundbreaking technological advancements that have a clear and demonstrable impact on the space industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Emerging Space Company Award<\/strong>: Recognizes newer companies with exceptional promise and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Sustainability and Environmental Impact Award<\/strong>: Highlights efforts aimed at reducing the environmental impact of space activities and promoting sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Partnership\/deal of the Year<\/strong>: Celebrates an acquisition or partnership that has the potential to reshape business within the space industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Civil Space Achievement of the Year<\/strong>: Recognizes an outstanding mission or advancement that has made significant contributions to the civil space community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Military Space Achievement of the Year<\/strong>: Recognizes an outstanding accomplishment or technology that has made an outsized difference in the operations of military space units.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Space AI Breakthrough<\/strong>: Celebrates a significant use or advancement of artificial intelligence to further space technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n International Collaboration Award<\/strong>: Honors successful international partnerships and collaborations that have advanced space exploration and fostered global cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Please provide the following information, and submit your nominations by Aug. 14:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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