The NASA Public Service Medal is an award granted to anyone who was not a Government employee when the service was performed. The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the mission of NASA.

NASA Public Service Medal 2008

Tim Conrow - Galex

Gordon Squires - Spitzer

NASA Public Service Medal 2007

Robert Hurt - for exceptional efforts in the area of astronomical graphics and for your outstanding performance in support of both Spitzer and Galex Public Affairs and JPL's Media Relations.

Lisa Storrie-Lombardi - in recognition of outstanding technical leadership, innovation and performance, significantly contributing to the success of the Spitzer Science Center, Spitzer's General Observer proposal process, and Spitzer Community Affairs.

NASA Public Service Medal 2006

Suzanne R. Dodd - in recognition of the outstanding performance, sustained technical excellence, and superior technical leadership and team collaboration, significantly contributing to the success of the Spitzer Space Telescope mission and target of opportunity observations.

NASA Public Service Medal 2004

George Helou - for exceptional contributions to the Spitzer Space Telescope mission in establishing the innovative architecture for the science operations concept, and for outstanding scientific leadership.

Baruch T. Soifer