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NASA was created by Congress and and operates under a Federal Statute (law). A common misconception is that it is a large agency and its operations are performed by NASA employees. In fact, NASA is a relatively small organization, and the bulk of its centers and operations are performed by civilian Aerospace contractors. The debate on "privatizing" NASA is ridiculous, since private companies essentially run the space program anyway. NASA just administers it.

The Space Program is only one of NASA's functions; by law, its mandate is to oversee the space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.

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What was the name of NASAs space craft that was the first to land on the moon?

Apollo 11


What is the date of nasas last space shuttle mission?

NASA's last space shuttle mission, STS-135, launched on July 8, 2011, and concluded on July 21, 2011. This mission was conducted by the shuttle Atlantis and marked the final flight of the Space Shuttle program.


Will there be an Apollo 18?

As soon as NASA landed on the moon back in 1969, the general public started getting less and less interested in space exploration. The logic behind the thinking was that they have beaten the Russians to the moon, why continue to invest money into the program? Not long after the first moon landing of Apollo 11, congress started cutting at NASAs budget and cancelled Apollo 18-to 21. This is just a comment but they acually sent Apollo 18 to the moon and it never returned!


What is nasas role?

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is responsible for the United States' civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Its primary roles include conducting scientific exploration of space, developing new technologies for space travel, and advancing our understanding of Earth and the universe. NASA also collaborates with international space agencies and private companies to foster innovation and expand human presence in space. Through missions like the Artemis program and the Mars rover explorations, NASA aims to inspire and engage the public in science and technology.


What is nasas Houston space headquarters called?

NASA's Houston space headquarters is called the Johnson Space Center (JSC). It is responsible for human spaceflight training, research, and mission control. The center plays a critical role in the agency's astronaut programs and various space missions, including those related to the International Space Station.

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What was NASAs first high profile space program?

The Mercury program


Who pays for NASAS equipment?

I guess you weren't aware that you pay for it, along with the rest of the country. Hmm odd.Answer:NASA is a Government agency funded by the US government. So we the taxpayers pay for what other countries don't contribute. (Canada built and paid for the Canada arm.)


How many astronauts where onboard each space capsule during nasas Gemini space program?

2.


How many astronauts were onboard each space capsule launched during NASAS Gemini space program?

there where nine atsronuts :)


NASAs first human spaceflight program specialized in orbital and sub-orbital flight with capsules only large enough to hold one pilot What was the program called?

Project Mercury.


How many astronauts where onboard each space capsule launched during NASAS Gemini space program?

There were 2 astronauts on each Project Gemini mission.


How many astronauts were anboard each space capsule launched during nasas Gemini space program?

There were two men in each Gemini module(The constellation Gemini is the twins)


How many astranauts were onboard each space capsule launched during NASAs Gemini space program?

Two. A command pilot (commander) and a pilot (technically a co-pilot -- a term which is taboo among astronauts).


What was the name of NASAs space craft that was the first to land on the moon?

Apollo 11


Which astronaut flew in all three NASAs Moon Shot programs?

alan shephard


Which spacecraft visited neptune on August 25 1989?

NASAS voyonger 2 was the first to visit neptune


What is the date of nasas last space shuttle mission?

NASA's last space shuttle mission, STS-135, launched on July 8, 2011, and concluded on July 21, 2011. This mission was conducted by the shuttle Atlantis and marked the final flight of the Space Shuttle program.