• July 29, 1958 • January 2, 1959 • April 12, 1961 • May 25, 1961 • February 17, 1965 • July 16, 1969 • December 19, 1972 July 29, 1958 The Congress of the United States of America enacts the National Aeronautics and Space Act creating The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.