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NASA, The First 25 Years 1958-1983: Front Matter
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U.S. History
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- Thorne, Muriel M., Technical Monitor &; Editor
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Overview of NASA, The First 25 Years 1958-1983
NASA was chartered in 1958 to "plan, direct, and conduct aeronautical
and
space activities." Their space ventures and discoveries are chronicled
in this
reference and overview of NASA's first 25 years. This volume was
produced by
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Designed for use
in the
classroom, it is subtitled "A Resource for Teachers."
Front Matter
Introduction
In 1958 a unique Federal agency was established with a mandate
from the
Congress to "plan, direct, and conduct aeronautical and space activities."
That simply stated charge to the National Aeronautics and ...