Who established NASA?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
In what year?
1958
What kind of agency is it?
independent
Is it part of the US government?
yes
Which branch?
the executive branch
What does it oversee?
the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research
What act was passed in July 1958?
The National Aeronautics and Space Act
What did it do?
disestablished NASA's predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)
When did the new agency begin operation?
October 1, 1958.
What is NASA focused on?
better understanding Earth through the Earth Observing System
What else?
advancing heliophysics
What was it criticized for in 2011?
low cost efficiency
Achieving what?
little results in return for high development costs
What is a mission led by them?
"New Horizons"
Did it lead the Moon landing?
yes
What is it currently supporting?
the International Space Station
Overseeing what?
the development of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
What is LSP?
Launch Services Program
What does it do?
provides oversight of launch operations and countdown management for unmanned NASA launches
What is it's science focused on?
on better understanding Earth through the Earth Observing System