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Victor A. Prather Award
The Victor A. Prather Award is an award established by the American Astronautical Society "to promote understanding of high altitude environment on humans." It is awarded to "researchers, engineers and flight crew members in the field of Extra-vehicular activity, extravehicular protection or activity in space." The award is in honor of Victor A. Prather, a Naval flight surgeon. Recipients SourceAmerican Astronautical Society*1962 – Malcom Davis Ross *1963 – Col. Chuck Yeager *1964 – ''No award'' *1965 – Richard S. Johnston *1966 – ''No award'' *1967 – ''No award'' *1968 – Fred Forbes *1969 – Edward L. Hays and James V. Correale *1970 – Robert E. Smylie and Charles Lutz *1971 – Robert E. Breeding and Leonard Shepard (engineer), Leonard Shepard *1972 – Harold I. Johnson *1973 – Walter Guy and Harley Stutesman, Jr. *1974 – Bruce McCandless II and Charles E. Whitsett, Jr. *1975 – David C. Schultz and Harold J. McMann *1976 – Larry E. Bell and Robert M. Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Astronautical Society
Formed in 1954, the American Astronautical Society (AAS) is an independent scientific and technical group in the United States dedicated to the advancement of space science and space exploration. AAS supports NASA's Vision for Space Exploration and is a member of the Coalition for Space Exploration and the Space Exploration Alliance. The AAS also focuses on strengthening the global space program through cooperation with international space organizations. The society has a long history of supporting space exploration through scholarships. AAS members include: engineers, scientists, administrators, institutions and corporations working in support of the nation's space activities, as well as military space specialists, physicians, lawyers, educators, historians, journalists, artists and other professionals. The AAS runs national meetings, symposia and publications. Members meet with leaders in their field and in related disciplines, exchange information and ideas, discuss career a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |