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Washington, D.C. — SpaceNews, the leading B2B news organization covering the business, politics and technology of the space industry, announced the winners of the 7th annual SpaceNews Icon Awards on Dec. 6.
The event, hosted by SpaceNews as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations and held at the InterContinental Hotel in Washington, recognized exceptional achievements across 10 categories, including: innovation, leadership, and sustainability in the burgeoning global space economy.
The categories and winners were:
- International Collaboration: The Artemis Accords
- Space Safety and Security: Slingshot Aerospace
- Emerging Space Company: AST SpaceMobile
- Technology Achievement: Varda Space Industries
- Mission Excellence: Polaris Dawn
- Commercial Space Achievement: IM-1 Lunar Lander
- Educational Outreach and Advocacy: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact: GHGSat
- Individual Achievement: Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force
- Lifetime Achievement: Richard DalBello, Office of Space Commerce
“The Icon Awards are not just about recognizing extraordinary achievements; they’re about celebrating our collective progress,” said SpaceNews President Paige McCullough. “The space economy is expected to reach $1.8 trillion within the next decade, and events like this remind us of the ingenuity and collaboration driving that growth.”
The event brought together 150 Icon Award winners, nominees, past honorees, and industry VIPs. As SpaceNews continues to expand its reach—serving over 25 million pageviews annually, nearly 200,000 social media followers, and offering content across print, digital, video, and audio formats—the Icon Awards exemplify its mission to be the most trusted source for space news and an advocate for industry excellence.
With its multi-platform reach, SpaceNews remains committed to delivering the stories that matter most to the space community. This includes introducing a new weekly video podcast and redesigned magazine debuting in January 2025.
For a detailed recap of the event and information on the winners, visit spacenewsawards.com.
About SpaceNews
SpaceNews is the leading source for reliable and timely space industry news and analysis. Since 1989, SpaceNews has provided award-winning journalism and insight into the space economy. With millions of monthly readers and an expanding range of products, SpaceNews continues to shape conversations on space exploration, technology, and business.
For further information, please contact:
Paige McCullough
President, SpaceNews, Inc.
+1.571.278.4090
pmccullough@spacenews.com
