Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization
The Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization, generally known as the Heinlein Prize, was founded in 1988 to reward individuals who make practical contributions to the commercialization of space. The Heinlein Prize offers a cash award of $500,000 to one or more individuals for practical accomplishments in the field of commercial space activities awarded by the Heinlein Prize Trust.[1]
Trustees for the award emphasize that the prize, which will be given as often as annually, is for effort by an individual or group of people, not government or corporate sponsored activities, and is intended to be worldwide in scope. The prize is awarded in July.
The Heinlein Prize honors the memory of Robert A. Heinlein, one of the most popular science fiction writers of the 20th century. The trust was established soon after his death in 1988 by his widow, Virginia Gerstenfeld Heinlein, whose estate will fund the prize.
Winners
Source: Heinlein Prize Trust
- 2006 - Peter Diamandis, for accomplishments in commercial space activities[2]
- 2011 - Elon Musk, for advances in space commercialization[3]
- 2016 - Jeff Bezos, for his vision and leadership in commercial space activities that have led to historic firsts and reusability in the commercial spaceflight industry[4]
See also
- List of space technology awards
- Private spaceflight
References
- ^ Carreau, Mark (2006-05-25). "Leader in space tourism wins prize". Houston Chronicle.
- ^ Baxter, Amy (2006-07-07). "The Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization Awarded to Dr. Peter H. Diamandis". The Heinlein Prize. Archived from the original on 2008-05-12.
- ^ Dula, Art (2011-06-16). "Heinlein Prize Honors Elon Musk of SpaceX". The Heinlein Prize.
- ^ ericgignac (2016-06-21). "JEFF BEZOS NAMED HEINLEIN PRIZE RECIPIENT". The Heinlein Prize. Archived from the original on 2016-06-25.
External links
- Heinlein Prize Home
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juveniles
- Rocket Ship Galileo (1947)
- Space Cadet (1948)
- Red Planet (1949)
- Farmer in the Sky (1950)
- Between Planets (1951)
- The Rolling Stones (1952)
- Starman Jones (1953)
- The Star Beast (1954)
- Tunnel in the Sky (1955)
- Time for the Stars (1956)
- Citizen of the Galaxy (1957)
- Have Space Suit—Will Travel (1958)
- For Us, the Living: A Comedy of Customs (1939/2003)
- Beyond This Horizon (1948)
- Sixth Column (1949)
- The Puppet Masters (1951)
- Variable Star (1955/2006)
- Double Star (1956)
- The Door into Summer (1957)
- Starship Troopers (1959)
- Stranger in a Strange Land (1961)
- Podkayne of Mars (1963)
- Glory Road (1963)
- Farnham's Freehold (1964)
- The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (1966)
- I Will Fear No Evil (1970)
- Friday (1982)
- Job: A Comedy of Justice (1984)
- The Robert Heinlein Omnibus (1958)
- The Worlds of Robert A. Heinlein (1966)
- Expanded Universe (1980)
- Requiem (1992)
- Take Back Your Government (1946/1992)
- Tramp Royale (1954/1992)
- Grumbles from the Grave (1989)
- Destination Moon (1950)
- Project Moonbase (1953)
- Delos D. Harriman
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- Lazarus Long
- Hazel Stone
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- The Robert Heinlein Interview and Other Heinleiniana
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