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NASA

NASA is the National Aeronautical Space Administration, which oversees all the space travel in the United States. Its most famous project is the Apollo moon missions.

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Are space probes piloted or unpiloted why would they be that way?

Space probes are not piloted. Probes are launched to places that are months or years away in travel time. A pilot would require too much food, air, and water.

Why did NASA choose Texas for the Space Center Headquarters?

The Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, is only one of many NASA Centers of Excellence, though its fame as the primary site for Manned Flight Mission Control Operations and Astronaut training has kept it at the front of the public eye.

JSC's location was no accidental choice; it was strictly political, though NASA did get a good deal out of it. However, the bottom line is that then-Texas Senator (later Vice President) Lyndon B. Johnson was influential in assuring passage of the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established NASA in 1958. Later, as Vice President to JFK, he used his influence to have NASA's Mission Control and Astronaut Corps training center established in Texas. JSC was renamed in his honor in '73 after he passed away that year.

Where can news on the latest space discoveries be found?

The most up to date news on space discoveries can be found at the website of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). NASA is the leading group in space discoveries, and most space trips based around scientific discovery come from them.

What is the purpose of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA is the lead for using robots to explore space. It is a federally funded and it is also responsible for operating NASA's Deep Space Network.

What day did Neil Armstrong join NASA?

On September 13, 1962, Deke Slayton called Neil Armsrtong and asked him if he would like to fly for NASA. Armstrong said "Yes" and his selection was announced to the public 4 days later.

Armstrong was part of the second group of astronauts selected. The "New Nine" consisted of Armstrong, Jim Lovell, Elliot See, Frank Borman, Jim McDivitt, Ed White, Tom Stafford, Pete Conrad, and John Young. See died before making a spaceflight. Armstrong, Lovell, Borman, Stafford, Conrad and Young all flew to the moon. Only Armstrong, Conrad and Young actually walked on the moon. The other 9 moonwalkers all came from later astronaut classes.

What is the record stay on the International Space Station?

The record for the longest stay on the International Space Station is held by a Russian cosmonaut. Sergei Avdeyev earned the record by staying aboard for just over 747 days.

What is the name of the NASA missions that landed men on the moon?

The NASA missions which landed humans on the moon were called the Apollo Moon missions.

What is the address of the NASA Langley Research Center?

The NASA Langley Research Center is located in Hampton, Vancouver, United States of America. NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Research Center is not all about space though, Langley has developed swimsuits for Speedo to slow down drag reduction and increase the speed of swimmers. Their expertise in aircraft aerodynamics helped them.

Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?

it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.

How many space shuttles has NASA built with the intention to use in space?

They are in the order in which they flew:

Colombia

Challenger

Discovery

Atlantis

Endeavour

So your answer would be 5.

How were the men for Apollo 11 chosen?

Essentially it was their turn in the rotation. The astronaut office worked on a rotation to ensure each crew spent time as both primary and backup on various missions. When it was time to make a landing attempt, Armstrong's crew was up.

How does one apply for a job at NASA?

First, you must get acquainted with USAJOBS. You can search them up online, and find their website. From there, you may write your resume, and choose to send it to NASA. You may also send your resume to many other federal agencies. After you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to answer a short series of questions. This is the last step in the application process. Now, you must wait for a response from NASA.

Where is the headquarters of the NASA Agency?

The headquarters of the NASA Agency is located in Washington, DC. The specific address is 300 E Street Southwest Washington, DC 20024, and the phone number at which they can be contacted is (203)358-0000.

Who are some affiliates of NASA?

NASA affiliates extends from coast to coast. Some of the companies well known affiliates include the United States Space foundation and the Federal Laboratory Consortium.