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The first two were awarded in 1969 to NASA engineers Bill B. McClure and Charles J. "Jack" Beverlin, who prevented the collapse and explosion of an Atlas rocket at great risk to their own lives.<ref name=marsrover2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.nasa.gov/jpl/mer/mer20140214|title=Mars Rover Heads Uphill After Solving 'Doughnut' Riddle|publisher=NASA|date=14 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=honor_awards>{{cite web|url=http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4012/vol4/appa.htm|title=National Aeronautics and Space Administration Honor Awards|publisher=NASA|accessdate=2014-02-15}}</ref> A feature on Mars was later named after them.<ref name=marsrover2014/> |
The first two were awarded in 1969 to NASA engineers Bill B. McClure and Charles J. "Jack" Beverlin, who prevented the collapse and explosion of an Atlas rocket at great risk to their own lives.<ref name=marsrover2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.nasa.gov/jpl/mer/mer20140214|title=Mars Rover Heads Uphill After Solving 'Doughnut' Riddle|publisher=NASA|date=14 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=honor_awards>{{cite web|url=http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4012/vol4/appa.htm|title=National Aeronautics and Space Administration Honor Awards|publisher=NASA|accessdate=2014-02-15}}</ref> A feature on Mars was later named after them.<ref name=marsrover2014/> |
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Exceptional Bravery Medals were also awarded to Herbert W. Grandy in 1970, and to Paul D. Sebesta in 1974.<ref name=honor_awards/> |
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NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal
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| Type | Medal |
| Country | United States |
| Eligibility | Government employees and non-government personnel |
| Status | Active |
| Established | July 29, 1959 |
NASA Exceptional Bravery Ribbon
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| Next (higher) | Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal Exceptional Administrative Achievement Medal Equal Employment Opportunity Medal |
| Next (lower) | Exceptional Public Service Medal |
The NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal is a NASA award for exemplary and courageous handling of an emergency by an individual who, independent of personal danger, has acted to prevent the loss of human life or U.S. government property. The award is open to government and non-government employees.
As of 2014[update], only four Exceptional Bravery Medals have been awarded.
The first two were awarded in 1969 to NASA engineers Bill B. McClure and Charles J. "Jack" Beverlin, who prevented the collapse and explosion of an Atlas rocket at great risk to their own lives.[1][2] A feature on Mars was later named after them.[1]
Exceptional Bravery Medals were also awarded to Herbert W. Grandy in 1970, and to Paul D. Sebesta in 1974.[2]
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