Washington, DC - NASA is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its antecedent, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), with several events highlighting the historic committee’s contribution to the nation’s space program and aeronautics research.
This observance begins today with the NACA Centenary: A Symposium on 100 Years of Aerospace Research and Development, an event hosted by NASA and the National Air and Space Museum in Washington.
The two-day event can be viewed on NASA Television’s NTV-2 (Education) Channel or online at:
For the schedule of panelists, visit:
NASA TV also will air a 14-minute video at 3 p.m. EST Tuesday showcasing the historical accomplishments of NACA and the innovations that thrust the U.S. aviation industry forward in its early years.
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