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Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space in the preceding decade are deemed the most consequential for humanity.

The inaugural Neil Armstrong Space Prize will be announced on or before July 20, 2026, and regularly thereafter. The prize will be evaluated in three categories: Discovery, Innovation, and Human Achievement.
  • Discovery: Awarded to the person(s) whose space discovery has most expanded the frontiers of human knowledge.
  • Innovation: Awarded to the person(s) whose space technology innovation has most benefitted humanity.
  • Achievement: Awarded to the person(s) whose pioneering accomplishment in space has most benefitted humanity.

For more information about the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, please visit our website.

1. Submit your nomination by the deadline of November 1st, 2025. 

2. Who can nominate? Nominations for individuals or teams from around the globe are welcome.   The impact of the nominated discovery, innovation, or achievement is essential and will be closely assessed to assure the highest honor to be bestowed by the Neil Armstrong Space Prize.

3. Who can be nominated? Nominees should consist of individuals or teams who have made noteworthy contributions to the fields of Discovery, Innovation, and Human Achievement in space.

4. Can I apply for the Neil Armstrong Space Prize? Self-nominations are not allowed. It is expected that the nominated person and their accomplishment be recognized by peers and experts within the space community for their contribution and impact to the space ecosystem.

 

THE INFORMATION BELOW WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE NOMINATION (downloadable PDF below)

All fields are required unless noted as optional.

Nominator Information:

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Nominator’s Email Address

Nominator’s Alternate/ Executive Admin Email (optional)

Nominator’s Current Employer

Nominator’s Job Title

Nominator’s Country of Current Residence

Nominator’s Country of Origin

What is your relationship to the nominee?

Which Neil Armstrong Space Prize Category are you nominating this individual or team for? (Choose one)

Discovery: Awarded to the person(s) whose space discovery has most expanded the frontiers of human knowledge.

Innovation: Awarded to the person(s) whose space technology innovation has most benefitted humanity.

Achievement: Awarded to the person(s) whose pioneering accomplishment in space has most benefitted humanity.

Nominee Information:

Nomination Type: Individual or Team

Individual First and Last Name or Team Name

If a team nomination, primary contact first and last name

Individual or Team Primary Contact Email Address

Individual or Team Primary Contact Alternate/Executive Assistant Email (optional)

Individual or Team Primary Contact Country of Current Residence

Individual or Team Primary Contact Country of Origin

Individual or Team Primary Contact Company

Individual or Team Primary Contact Job Title

If submitting a nomination for a team, please list all team member names, titles, and affiliations. If submitting a nomination for an individual, you may skip this question.

Please describe the primary space discovery, innovation, or human achievement from the preceding decade that has been the most consequential for humanity for which you are nominating the individual or team.

Please describe the impact that the discovery, innovation, or human achievement has had on humanity.

Supporting documents of any file type (optional)

Submit up to 3 URLs (optional)