On July 29, 1958 the U.S. Congress passed legislation that established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NASA is a civilian agency responsible for coordinating America’s space activities. Since its inception, NASA has sponsored space expeditions that have not only yielded vital information about our solar system, but about the universe. NASA Is Born NASA was … [Read more...]
The First Moon Landing
On this day in U.S. History: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to ever land on the moon. Within 6.5 hours, Armstrong took his first steps on the moon’s surface. As he strode, he famously stated, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The Mission On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy called a special joint session of … [Read more...]
