National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA] Law and Legal Definition
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a federal agency of the U.S. government. NASA was established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act in 1958. NASA governs the nation's civilian space program and aeronautics and aerospace research.
The following are the objectives of NASA:
1. To pioneer in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.
2.To protect the earth from external aggressions;
3. To explore the universe and search for life, and to inspire the next generation of explorers.
The administrator of NASA serves as the senior space science adviser to the President of the U.S. NASA is authorized to acquire, construct, improve, repair, operate, and maintain laboratories, research and testing sites and facilities, aeronautical and space vehicles. It also has the authority to enter into contracts or other transactions as may be necessary in the conduct of its work. [Stacey v. United States, 270 F. Supp. 71, 74 (E.D. La. 1967)].
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