Congressional Space Medal of Honor Congressional Space Medal of Honor The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize "any astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind." The highest award given by NASA, it is awarded by the President of the United States in Congress's name on recommendations from the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The award is a separate decoration from the Medal of Honor, which is a military award for extreme bravery and gallantry
Decoration For Impeccable Service civilian recipients, the Ribbon of Saint George is used for military recipients. The individuals below were awarded the Decoration "For Impeccable Service" with Roman numeral "L" for 50 years of impeccable service to the state: The individuals below were awarded the Decoration "For Impeccable Service" with Roman numeral "XL" for 40 years of impeccable service to the state: Decoration For Impeccable Service The Decoration "For Impeccable Service" () is a state decoration of the Russian Federation aimed at recognising impeccable civilian or military service to the state beyond the scope of normal long service medals. The Decoration "For Impeccable Service"