The Robert J. Collier Trophy, is given each year “… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” according to the NAA.
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Key Takeaways:
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced the four finalists for the 2021 Robert J. Collier Trophy, an annual award recognizing the greatest achievements in American aeronautics or astronautics.
The finalists include the NASA/JPL Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Team, the Hypersonic Air Breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) Program, the X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV) Program, and the Mission Extension Vehicle 2 (MEV-2) Team.
The Collier Trophy is a prestigious award with a century-long history of honoring significant advancements and pioneers in aerospace.
The selection committee will choose the winner on March 31, with a public announcement to follow and a formal presentation on June 9.
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) honors the top achievements in aerospace over the past year with the Robert J. Collier Trophy, which is bestowed annually “… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” according to the NAA.
The finalists for the 2021 Collier Trophy include:
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