Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view the Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos.
New: The NASA History Office is cosponsoring a free, one-day conference on May 8, 2001 at the George Washington University (GWU)to commemorate the 40th anniversary of human spaceflight and reflect on the future. Please click here to view the program agenda. To register, please print out the last page of this pdf file and fax it to 202-994-1639 or email GWU's Space Policy Institute.
