Explorer 1 was the first successful satellite launch in the United States. It launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Jan. 31, 1958. This was seen as the start of the space race with the USSR, which ...

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) began managing the United States space exploration program on October 1, 1958. NASA’s stated vision is: To reach for new heights and reveal the ...

On this day in tech history, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 which established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA has been expanding the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today is NASA’s birthday. On October 1, 1958, the agency opened ...

President Eisenhower and NASA administrator T. Keith Glennan examine photographs taken by TIROS-1 in April 1960, less than two years after Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act.

The United States dared to boldly go where no man had gone before when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act on this day in history, July 29, 1958. The ...

An agency born out of the Cold War may one day save our lives. This is the incredible story of NASA, an agency that has revolutionized our understanding of Earth and our place in the galaxy. It ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — In the 63 years since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was founded, it's safe to say a lot has happened. From putting the first boots on the Moon to returning ...

The film discusses the development and significance of the TIROS (Television and Infrared Observation Satellite) project, which began in 1958 under NASA. It highlights the need for improved weather ...