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Celebrating Excellence In Space Industry Innovation And Leadership
The SpaceNews Icon Awards celebrate the year’s most iconic achievements in shaping the future of the space industry. This year’s finalists include individuals, organizations, and missions that exemplify excellence in innovation, exploration, and sustainability. The awards recognize a range of accomplishments, from returning astronauts to the vicinity of the moon to advancing the realization of on-orbit servicing. Winners will be announced at the 2026 SpaceNews Icon Awards on Dec. 1 in Washington D.C., as reported by SpaceNews.