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1955
Neil Armstrong begins his career at Lewis as a NACA test pilot. And the 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel was completed. -
Formation of NASA
NASA was formed. -
1963
Lewis manages first successful launch of Centaur rocket (AC-2) on November 27. NASA acquires Plum Brook Station from the Army. -
Apollo 11 Launch
July 16, 1969 -
1976
The Communications Technology Satellite (CTS, also called Hermes) is launched on January 17, 1976. A joint project between the Canadian Department of Communications and NASA, the synchronous satellite carried a 200 Watt TWT amplifier and operated at 14 up/12 down GHz. -
1969
On July 20, Apollo 11 lands first man on the moon; at the controls is Ohio astronaut Neil Armstrong. NASA Lewis takes pride in its contributions. Bruce T. Lundin is named Center Director. And the Space Power Facility is completed. -
1980s - The Shuttle Era Begins
NASA Lewis goes for major roles in mainstream programs. Research stresses the upper-stage propulsion system for the space shuttle, called the Shuttle/Centaur. Lewis engineers begin development of the Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS).