In 1982 she won the Lenin Prize for the development of wide-angle aerial survey lenses for cartographic purposes.

Her developments ensured the creation of lenses for aerial survey like “Russar-55”, “Russar-63”, “Russar-71”, as well as a fine high-aperture wide-angle lens of the sixth generation, “Russar-93”.

From 1969 to 1971, Nadezhda Agaltsova underwent postgraduate training in the Central Research Institute of Geodesy, Aerial Survey and Cartography, and in 1972 she defended her thesis, with the result that the academic degree of Candidate of Science was conferred upon her.

[2] Agaltsova was awarded with such insignia as "Aeroflot’s Expert", "Geodesy and Cartography Expert", "Honorary Land Surveyor", as well as gold and bronze medals of the Exhibition of Economic Achievements.

Agaltsova published 35 scientific papers, received 22 invention certificates, and held 5 patents of the Russian Federation.