![Picture](/uploads/2/4/7/0/24708821/916757.png)
NASA:
The National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.
Formed
July 29, 1958 (1958-07-29)
(55 years
ago)
Preceding Agency
NACA (1915–1958)[2]
Jurisdiction
United States government
Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Employees
18,100+[3]
Annual budget
US$17.8 billion (FY
2012)[4]
See
also NASA Budget
Agency executive
Charles Bolden, administrator
Website
NASA.gov
The National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.
Formed
July 29, 1958 (1958-07-29)
(55 years
ago)
Preceding Agency
NACA (1915–1958)[2]
Jurisdiction
United States government
Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Employees
18,100+[3]
Annual budget
US$17.8 billion (FY
2012)[4]
See
also NASA Budget
Agency executive
Charles Bolden, administrator
Website
NASA.gov