| NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal | |
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NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal |
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| Awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Government employees and non-government personnel |
| Status | Active |
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| Established | July 29, 1959 |
| Precedence | |
| 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 |
NASA Exceptional Bravery Ribbon |
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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.