It has more than 200 space missions which undertake space exploration activities to make the lives of the people better, easier and most advanced. It is believed that NASA came into being to compete with the launching of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, launched by the then Soviet Union.
Working under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government of the United States of America, NASA is an independent space agency which was established on 29 July 1958. It then replaced the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), which was established in 1915. With its headquarters at Washington DC, NASA was set up by Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the US and started functioning on 1 October 1958.
With more than 19,000 staff members working in a variety of jobs, the Administrator of NASA is nominated by the U.S. President with the approval of the Senate. The biggest space agency in the world also holds the historic credit of having the world’s largest annual budget of around 17 billion USD for space exploration, space mission and robotic research activities which do not find any parallel across the world.
This story is from the November 2020 edition of The Teenager Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 2020 edition of The Teenager Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Recognizing the Unsung Heroes
International Nurses Day marks the contributions that nurses make to society.
Mary Ann Alexander
Bangalore-based, ultratalented singer-songwriter and committed Gen Z icon, Mary Ann Alexander, is slowly but surely getting her music recognized all over the country and probably overseas as well.
Create A New TOMORROW
As I open my eyes to the gentle rays streaming into my room, I am excited.
Make up Your Career!
Preparing for a career as a makeup artist requires a combination of technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and interpersonal skills.
The Rise to Fame of YASHASVI JAISWAL
Fame is the very first part of his name and he has stood by it. Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal has come to stay in international cricket and it seems to be on his very own terms.
Don't be a Bonsai Person
People in Japan are fond of keeping plants in their houses. As houses in Japan are relatively smaller, they have developed bonsai plants — miniatures of large plants.
WORKERS UNITE!
The Resilience of International Labour Day
He Battles Against Industrialists
Rohit Prajapati belonged to an affluent family. But the poor background of his mother’s family always moved him.
Sudha Murty
An Inspiration for Generations
Morning Walks
Spreading Joy and Positive Vibes as We Stride