International Astronautical Federation announced the results of the annual Call for Nominations of the 2021 IAF Hall of Fame that recognizes eminent individuals who have contributed substantially during the course of their careers to the progress of astronautics including space science, space technology, management of space projects and space benefits to humankind.

Name of Alexander DEGTYAREV (1951-2020), Yuzhnoye SDO General Director (2010-2020), IAF Vice-President for Industry Relations (2015-2018), NASU Academician, International Astronautical Academy Academician (2005-2020), Hero of Ukraine has been inducted into the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Hall of Fame for the outstanding contribution to the development of space science and expansion of cooperation in space exploration.

It was on Alexander Degtyarev’s initiative that Yuzhnoye SDO joined the IAF in 2000. YSDO specialists actively participate in two IAF Technical Committees (Space Transportation; and Materials and Structures), in one Administrative Committee (Industry Relations Committee), and in the activities of the International Program Committee.

Certificate will be presented in October at the 2021 IAC Closing Ceremony in Dubai.