Question

NASA is a government organization independent from the executive departments but with a narrower focus on space science and manned spaceflight policy. NASA is a(n)A. independent government corporationB. independent executive agencyC. independent regulatory commissionD. cabinet departmentE. private company

Answer 1

Option B, NASA is an independent executive agency

Explanation:

The National Aeronautics and Space Agency is an independent organisation liable for the social space program, aeronautics, and aerospace experimentation, of the US Federal Government. In 1958, NASA was set up, under the National Aeronautics Advisory board.

NASA, particularly Apollo Moon landing flights, the Skylab Spacecraft and the Space station, has guided most of the US space exploration activities since its inception. NASA funds the Space shuttle internationally and manages the Apollo Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicles production, the Satellite launch Program and Launch services vehicle growth.