Welcome to the RNASA Stellar Awards Nominee website
Congratulations on your nomination!
You are invited to attend the National Space Trophy Dinner, to be held at the downtown Houston Hyatt Regency, on Friday, April 24, 2026. As a Stellar Awards Nominee or Team Representative, you and a guest are invited to attend a luncheon at Great Wolf Lodge - Houston where all of the Stellar nominees are recognized during the day on April 24, sponsored by the RNASA Foundation, and are also invited to participate in a morning tour of the Johnson Space Center. A detailed agenda for the tours and luncheon will be provided closer to the events of April 24.
We are pleased to announce that the National Space Trophy, the highest RNASA Award, will be presented to Dr. Peggy Whitson, Vice President of Human Spaceflight at Axiom Space, for "her story... of vision, perseverance, and unparalleled achievement. Her 695 days in space, her record-setting spacewalks, and her leadership at NASA stand as a legacy of excellence. Her continuing impact in commercial spaceflight, helping to usher in a new era of international participation and private exploration, ensures that her influence will resonate for generations to come."
Please fill out an RSVP form as soon as possible so that we can count on your attendance at these events.
We hope that the links below will provide you with all of the information that you need for a memorable experience!
| RSVP Form Fill out the on-line Stellar Awards Nominee RSVP form. | RNASA Learn more about the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement |
| Information about April 24 Events Basic guidelines and instructions for the luncheon, tours, and National Space Trophy dinner. | Contact Us Contact us if you if have questions or problems. |
| FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page provides answers to many questions related to the RNASA events for April 24, 2026. |