The John F. Kennedy Space Center -- America’s Spaceport -- is the doorway to space. From its unique facilities, humans and machines begin to explore the solar system, reaching out to the sun, the moon, the planets and beyond. While these spectacular achievements fire the imagination of people throughout the world and enrich the lives of millions, they represent only a beginning. At America’s Spaceport, humanity’s long-cherished dream of establishing permanent outposts on the new space frontier is becoming a reality.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research.