National Space Development Agency facts for kids
National Space Development Agency (宇宙開発事業団, Uchū Kaihatsu Jigyōdan) or NASDA, was one Japan's national space agencies from 1969 to 2003.
NASDA was responsible for developing satellites and space exerpiments.
History
NASDA was established for peaceful purposes in 1969.
In 2003, NASDA merged with the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) and the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL). The three groups became one Independent Administrative Institution called the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Several projects at International Space Station (ISS) were started under NASDA; and the work continues as part of JAXA's on-going research programs.
See also
In Spanish: Agencia Nacional de Desarrollo Espacial de Japón para niños
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