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 nonaerospace 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 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. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.

NASA's Fiftieth Anniversary
NASA's First 50 Years: A Historical Perspective conference will take place on October 28-29, 2008 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. NASA's Fiftieth Anniversary in 2008 web site celebrates NASA's first fifty years and contains images from the America in Space anniversary book.

NASA History Fellowships:

American Historical Association

History of Science Society (HSS) Fellowship in the History of Space Science

NASA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology

OTHER NASA FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS

Read Dr. Steven Dick's new "Why We Explore" essays. Download our latest (May 2008) newsletter or click here for previous newsletters.		Steven J. Dick, NASA Chief Historian Steve Garber, NASA History Web Curator Site design by Todd Messer of NASA HQ Printing & Design For further information email mailto:histinfo@hq.nasa.gov Privacy Statement