Article: National Aeronautics and Space Act (1958)

National Aeronautics and Space Act (1958)

Douglas B. Harris


Excerpt from the National Aeronautics and Space Act

  1. (a) The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that activities in space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind.

  2. (b) The Congress declares that the general welfare and security of the United States require that adequate provision be made for aeronautical and space activities. The Congress further declares that such activities shall be the responsibility of, and shall be directed by, a civilian agency exercising control over aeronautical and space activities sponsored by the United States.

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