General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord to Receive Space Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award

The former Air Force Space Command leader will be honored for his decades of service advancing space exploration and national security.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:06pm

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Frequency Electronics, Inc. announced that four-star General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord, the company's Board Chair, will receive the Space Foundation's General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. General Lord's distinguished career spanned leadership roles in ICBM wings, space launch operations, and as Commander of Air Force Space Command, where he was a steadfast advocate for advancing space exploration and responsible use of space.

Why it matters

General Lord's award recognizes his decades-long contributions to the global space community and his enduring impact on national security and space operations. As a leader in precision time and frequency technologies, Frequency Electronics has played a crucial role in supporting critical military and commercial space applications.

The details

General Lord will be honored at the 41st Space Symposium, held April 13–16, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During his career, he commanded ICBM wings, led space launch and missile testing operations, and served as Commander of Air Force Space Command, where he was a champion for advancing space exploration and responsible use of space.

  • General Lord will receive the award at the 41st Space Symposium, held April 13–16, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • General Lord has served on the Board of Directors of Frequency Electronics, Inc. since his retirement from the Air Force.

The players

General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord

A four-star general who has had a distinguished career spanning the command of ICBM wings, leadership of space launch and missile testing operations, and his tenure as Commander of Air Force Space Command. He is currently the Board Chair of Frequency Electronics, Inc.

Frequency Electronics, Inc.

A world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision timing, frequency generation, and RF control products for space and terrestrial applications. The company's products are used in satellite payloads, as well as in other commercial, government, and military systems.

Space Foundation

A nonprofit organization that advocates for the global space industry and aims to advance space exploration, development, and responsible use for the benefit of humanity.

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What they’re saying

“Lance champions FEI's relentless pursuit of innovation in precision time and frequency technologies for both space and terrestrial applications, with a dedicated focus on ensuring the security of our nation and allies.”

— Tom McClelland, President and CEO, Frequency Electronics, Inc.

What’s next

General Lord will be honored at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on April 13-16, 2026.

The takeaway

General Lord's award recognizes his lifelong dedication to advancing space exploration, development, and responsible use, as well as his crucial contributions to national security through his leadership in precision technology and space operations.