NASA 60th: How It All Began (1958-2018)

Friends of NASA Celebrates its 10th Anniversary (2008-2018)
Congress passed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, on July 16 and President Eisenhower signed it into law on July 29, 1958. NASA opened for business on Oct. 1, 1958, with T. Keith Glennan as our first administrator. Our history tells a story of exploration, innovation and discoveries. The next 60 years, that story continues.

Learn more: https://www.nasa.gov/60
Friends of NASA: http://www.friendsofnasa.org

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the Federal government of the United States responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.

Friends of NASA is an independent non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to building international support for peaceful space exploration, commerce, scientific discovery and STEM education.
We rely on public donations for support.

Video Credit: NASA
Article Credit: Friends of NASA (FoN)
Duration: 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Release Date: July 29, 2018

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