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Established by the National Academy of Engineering, the Draper Prize was named in honor of Charles Stark Draper, a pioneering engineer of inertial navigation and guidance systems. It is awarded biannually for outstanding achievement in all engineering disciplines that significantly impact society by improving the quality of life or the freedom to access information.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Charles Stark Draper Prize; 14k gold table medal; Obverse: relief of Charles Stark Draper; Reverse: relief of National Academy of Engineering logo; engraved, "Sir Frank Whittle 1991" Dimensions 3-D: 0.6 × 7.6cm (1/4 × 3 in.)
Materials ESRB24, Rack 01
Overall - 14k Gold
Ribbon - Silk
Inventory Number A19930091000 Credit Line Donated by Sir Frank Whittle Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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