Retired General Lance W. Lord to Receive Lifetime Space Achievement Award

Frequency Electronics' Board Chair recognized for decades of service advancing space exploration and national security

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:27pm

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A photorealistic studio still life of a polished metal trophy or award on a clean, monochromatic background, representing the gravitas of General Lance W. Lord's lifetime of achievements in advancing space technology and national security.A prestigious lifetime achievement award honors General Lance W. Lord's pioneering contributions to the global space community.Colorado Springs Today

Frequency Electronics, Inc. announced that four-star General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord, the company's distinguished Board Chair, will be honored by the Space Foundation with the prestigious General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.

Why it matters

General Lord's career has spanned leadership roles in space launch, missile testing, and command of Air Force Space Command, making him a pioneering advocate for the responsible development and use of space technology for national security and exploration. His guidance has helped steer Frequency Electronics' innovations in precision timing and frequency control for space and defense applications.

The details

Over his decades of service, General Lord has been a steadfast champion for advancing space exploration, development, and security. In his current role as Board Chair of Frequency Electronics, he has helped the company deliver high-precision timing and frequency products for critical military, government, and commercial space systems.

  • The 41st Space Symposium where General Lord will receive the award will be held April 13–16, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The players

General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord

A four-star general who has held leadership roles in space launch, missile testing, and command of Air Force Space Command, and currently serves as the Board Chair of Frequency Electronics.

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.

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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

What’s next

General Lord will be formally presented with the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs on April 16, 2026.

The takeaway

General Lance W. Lord's decades of leadership in space operations, national security, and advocacy for responsible space exploration have made him a pioneering figure in the global space community, and his continued guidance as Board Chair of Frequency Electronics ensures the company remains at the forefront of precision technology for critical space and defense applications.