On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced to a joint session of Congress that the US would endeavor to land a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Over the next decade, NASA not only changed the course of human history, but it would be shaped by great social and political forces. In an era of distrust for strong government, the American Civil Rights movement, and an expanding role of women in the workforce, NASA’s administration successfully balanced finances, rallied public support, and confronted discrimination; even as they pushed the limits of scientific possibility at a staggering pace. Join the NASA administrative staff as they define the future of technology, space exploration, civil life, and the role of government institutions in the United States.
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Director
Hunter Nimmo |
Crisis Director
Charles Sherwood |