William Frederick Fisher - Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors

  • American Astronautical Society Victor A. Prather Award for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Extravehicular Activity (1985)
  • Federation Aeronautique Internationale V.M. Komarov Diploma for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Exploration of Outer Space(1985)
  • NASA Space Flight Medal (1985)
  • NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1988).
  • Group Achievement Awards for EMU (Extravehicular Mobility Unit or "Space Suit") and MMU (Manned Maneuvering Unit) Development (1983, 1984)
  • Group Achievement Awards for Payload Assist Module (PAM) Software Development and Vehicle Integration (1983)
  • Named an ad hoc member of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board (1986–1991)
  • Appointed a member of the NASA Medicine Policy Board (1987–1991)

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