United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1958-
Historical Information
NASA was founded in 1958 to be the center for civil aerospace research and development. Their focus is on human and robotic spaceflight and various technological and scientific achievements within the United States and the rest of the world.
Citation:
"NASA History." NASA.gov. Accessed December 12, 2024. https://www.nasa.gov/history/Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Donald E. Williams papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 12
Scope and Contents
The Donald E. Williams papers document Williams' two shuttle missions; STS-51-D and STS-34, along with memorabilia from STS-1, the first mission. Also included are various mission patches and decals. The artifacts include his flight helmet, and items used in space; gloves, knife, fork, teaspoon, and can opener.
Types of materials include: artifacts, checklists (mission), clippings, decals, memorabilia, NASA press kit, papers, mission patches, and photographs.
Dates:
1978 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1985 - 1989