NASA

NASA

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space. The Space Age started in 1957 with the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik.

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Spac. NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for sciene Administrationce and technology related to air and space. The Space Age started in 1957 with the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik

PURPOSE OF NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for U.S. space exploration, space technology, Earth and space science, and aeronautics research. NASA inspires the world by exploring new frontiers, discovering new knowledge, and developing new technology.

NASA ADMINISTRATOR

James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine was nominated by President Donald Trump, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and sworn in as NASA's 13th administrator on April 23, 2018.

LOCATION OF NASA

United States of America: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA headquarters, in Washington, D.C., exercises management over the NASA Field Centers, establishes management policies, and analyzes all phases of the ISS program. Johnson Space Center in Houston, directs the station program.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT NASA

NASA became operational on October 1, 1958 -- one year after the Soviets launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite. The Wright 1905 Flyer, the first practical airplane, flew for 33 minutes and 17 seconds, covering a distance of 20 miles, on October 4, 1905.