This Day in History

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established on July 29, 1958, by the United States government in response to the Soviet Union’s advances in space exploration. NASA’s creation marked a new era in science and technology, focusing on peaceful applications in space science. Over the decades, NASA has been instrumental in major space achievements, including landing men on the moon, exploring the outer solar system, and developing satellite technology that benefits various aspects of society.