Object Details
Summary
This medal was part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Distinguished Public Service Medal award given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper in 1967. The award is granted to any American citizen who is not a federal employee and whose "meritorious contributions produced results which measurably improved, expedited or clarified ... scientific progress ... and other efforts related to the accomplishment of the mission of NASA." Dr. Draper received the award for his work in developing the guidance, navigation, and control systems for the Apollo program and his university teaching in the scientific and engineering fields. Dr. Draper originally donated this medal to the National Collection in 1974.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Inventory Number
A19800535000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Materials
Metal medal attached to cloth ribbon in storage case.
Dimensions
3-D (L x W x H): 32.3 × 32.3 × 11.2cm (1 ft. 11/16 in. × 1 ft. 11/16 in. × 4 3/8 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19800535000