The IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award is a
technical field award presented by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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(IEEE) to either an individual, or a team, "for outstanding contributions to
space engineering within the fields of interest of the IEEE".
The award is named in honor of
Judith A. Resnik, a
mission specialist
Mission specialist (MS) is a term for a specific position held by astronauts who are tasked with conducting a range of scientific, medical, or engineering experiments during a spaceflight mission. These specialists were usually assigned to a s ...
, killed when the
Space Shuttle ''Challenger'' disintegrated during launch in January 1986 and was established later that year. Recipients receive a bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium.
Through 2012, the IEEE administered the award process.
The IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society assumed administration of the award starting in 2015.
Recipients
The following people have received the ''IEEE/IEEE-AESS Judith A. Resnik Award'':
See also
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List of space technology awards
This list of space technology awards is an index to articles about notable awards related to space technology. This includes awards for development of spacecraft, satellites, space stations, and support infrastructure, equipment, and procedures. ...
References
Judith A. Resnik Award
Space-related awards
Awards established in 1986
1986 establishments in the United States
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