NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which was established in 1958, is the agency responsible for the public space program of the United States of America. It is also responsible for long-term civilian and military aerospace research.

Related legislation

• 1958 – National Aeronautics and Space Administration PL 85-568 (passed on July 29)
• 1961 – Apollo mission funding PL 87-98 A
• 1970 – National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Act PL 91-119
• 1984 – National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act PL 98-361
• 1988 – National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act PL 100-685
• NASA Budget 1958–2005 in 1996 Constant Year Dollars