Identification should include that NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space. The agency was created to oversee U.S. space exploration and aeronautics research and grew out of The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

Teacher Resources:

Innovative Advanced Concepts, NASA
Spinoffs, NASA

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the future of NASA?
What role does NASA play in commercial space flight operations?
What technologies have come from space exploration?
How has the role of NASA evolved since it was established?
How has space technology development benefited society?