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NASA established

The National Aeronautics and Space Act established the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA). The primary mission of the agency was to promote manned space flight.

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National Defense Education Act

The National Defense Education Act of 1958 was passed as a response to the successful launch of the Soviet Sputnik satellites. The act approved grants for American schools that focused on language, mathematics, and science, and appropriated $295 million for college student loans. The act’s measures were intended to strengthen American education and position the nation as a leader in technology, defense, and security.