The medal was instituted on 20 March 2003, and the first awards were presented on 29 July 2003Medal fitted with original silk corded riband, and 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter with contract makers hallmark 'G27' on reverse, and the bar retaining it's hinged pin & drop clasp fittings on reverse as issuedThe NASA Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal is an award given for technology contributions achieved in one of the below following:- Early technology development significantly contributing to the NASA mission- Exemplary collaborative effort in achieving significant technology transfer- Exceptional utilization of a NASA-developed technology resulting in a significant commercial applicationA choice example with superb gildingCondition: EF