Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Happy 40th Birthday, NASA!

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 1998 is “Happy 40th Birthday, NASA!,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy KSC, NASA. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

Happy 40th Birthday, NASA!
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From the explanation

“Happy Birthday, NASA ! The National Aeronautics and Space Administration officially began operations on October 1, 1958, absorbing its forerunner organization the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, NACA.”

— APOD editors, October 1, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 1, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Courtesy KSC, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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Source

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