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he National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America, responsible for the country's space program.
Timeline
First American in Space: Date
May 5, 1961
Other: Motto
For the Benefit of All.
STS-135: Details
Final Space Shuttle Mission
STS-135: Landing
Jul 21, 2011
STS-135: Launch
Jul 8, 2011
First American in Orbit: Date
Feb 20, 1962
NASA Established: Date
Jul 29, 1958
Operations Begin: Date
Oct 1, 1958
Enterprise Relocation: Date
Apr 27, 2012
Enterprise Relocation: Place
New York City, NY
Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Also Known As
NASA
Preceding Agency: NACA
1915
Other Facts
Museum
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Astronaut
John Glenn
Astronaut
Alan Shepard
