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No, it is independent of the military. It does use military people & equipment to assist. The first NASA astronauts were military pilots.

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Does the military work for NASA?

NASA is a federal agency and military is under Department of Defense (DoD). Sometimes NASA may work together with military supporting some experiment in space but neither organization works for the other. NASA research has been used to benefit military and commercial aviation in many areas.


Who has NASA?

NASA is an executive branch agency in the United States government. Its administrator is selected by the President of the United States and approved by the Senate. Jim Bridenstine currently serves as the administrator of NASA.


Is NASA controlled by the military?

NASA is the US government agency responsible for the civilian space program. The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) manages the military space program and its own satellites. NASA is an independent government agency as is the EPA, FDA, FAA, and others. These government agencies work together with other federal and state agencies including the military as required by law.


Who is in charge of NASA?

The Administrator of NASA is Bill Nelson, who oversees the agency's operations and goals. NASA is a federal agency under the Executive Branch of the United States government, reporting directly to the President of the United States.


Can military service help get you into NASA?

Military service is a requirement for the Astronaut Corps if you want to be a pilot or mission commander. Most are chosen from the ranks of the Navy and Air Force, and typically have been prior test pilots. They also generally have degrees in Aeronautics or Astrophysics, or other science degrees.For other NASA jobs, a 4yr degree is required, regardless of military service, and typically they look for those with degrees in areas relevant to space exploration and technology.For example:Aeronautical EngineeringAstrophysicsThermal EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectronics EngineeringMaterials EngineeringPlanetary SciencesBio-sciencesMetallurgical SciencesChemical EngineeringLaser & Optical TechnologyMany NASA employees also have prior experience working in their respective fields before joining NASA. While not a requirement, NASA is picky about employing those who have already proven themselves capable working for contractors that have contracted for NASA missions.

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What is a military astronaut?

The Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronauts were all military test pilots. With a few rare exceptions, (Neil Armstrong for one) the astronauts were on loan from their military branch to NASA. They weren't paid by NASA, the were paid by their branch of service. The Shuttle astronauts are a little different. The pilots are still former military test pilots, but the mission specialists come mostly from the science community. The mission specialists are paid directly by NASA while the vast majority of pilots remain part of the military.


What type of government agency is NASA?

NASA is an administrative agency within the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. Though it is responsible for both Civilian and Military Aeronautics programs, NASA Administrators do not have Cabinet level status.


How much does an astronaut make to go into space?

Military astronauts get paid their standard military pay. They are on loan from their service branch to NASA. Most choose to remain with their military bnranch throughout their NASA career. Civilian astronauts get paid on a Civil Service pay scale. Again, it's not much, they they get benefits to make up for the lack of pay.


What is NASA's government?

NASA is an administrative agency within the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government.


Does the military work for NASA?

NASA is a federal agency and military is under Department of Defense (DoD). Sometimes NASA may work together with military supporting some experiment in space but neither organization works for the other. NASA research has been used to benefit military and commercial aviation in many areas.


Are the air force a branch of the us military?

Yes, the Air Force is a part of a branch in the Military.


Is the marine corps part of the military branch?

the marine corps sure are a military branch.


What branch is head military?

executive branch


What is to join a military branch?

It is most critical for our military to have, Men and women can both serve their country in each branch of the military.


What branch of government controls the military?

Department of Defense, which is part of the Executive branch


Is the navy the oldest military branch?

No, the oldest military branch was the Continental Army founded by George Washington.


Who has NASA?

NASA is an executive branch agency in the United States government. Its administrator is selected by the President of the United States and approved by the Senate. Jim Bridenstine currently serves as the administrator of NASA.