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Expanding human presence into the solar system.

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Human Exploration and Operations

Human exploration in and beyond low Earth orbit.

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HEO Connect

Stay connected with NASA's human exploration activities in and beyond low Earth orbit.

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The Space Flight Awareness (SFA) Program

a NASA-managed motivational and recognition program with invited representation from NASA and contractors having major responsibilities for human spaceflight mission success.

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2013 Program Plan

Click to view the current the 2013 SFA Program Plan.

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SFA Honoree Call

View the current call letter for nominations.

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John Glenn Helps Honor Boeing Space Exploration ...

John Glenn Helps Honor Boeing Exploration Employees

During a salute to the orbital flights of the Mercury program on Feb. 18 at Kennedy Space Center’s 50th Anniversary celebration, John Glenn acknowledged three Boeing Space Exploration employees for ...

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Bill Wallace Awarded the Silver Snoopy Award

Bill Wallace Presented With Silver Snoopy Award

Bill Wallace, accompanied by his family, was awarded the Silver Snoopy Award.

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SFA Awards and Criteria

SFA Silver Snoopy Award

This is the astronauts' personal award. To qualify for this award, eligible candidates will have made contributions toward enhancing the probability of mission success.
SFA Team Award

This award is used to recognize small groups of employees that have demonstrated exemplary teamwork
SFA Honoree Award

This award is one of the highest presented to NASA and industry and is for first-level management and below. This award is presented to employees for their dedication to quality work and flight safety.
SFA Management Award

This award is intended for recognition of mid-level managers
SFA Flight Safety Award

This award recognizes significant, outstanding, individual or team contributions related to the prevention of anything that could lead to a catastrophic mishap to the vehicle, crew, or mission.
SFA Supplier Award

This annual award honors outstanding performance by hardware, software, or service suppliers who support NASA human space flight programs.
SFA Trailblazer Award

This award is used to recognize employees who are in the early stages of their career. Awardees must demonstrate strong work ethic and creative, innovative thinking in support of human spaceflight.