Today the United States is held as one of the super powers of the world, boasting its wealth and armed power. Among its greatest achievements is the NASA Space Program. NASA is currently the leading Space program, setting new standards by conducting experiments in space, exploring new parts of the solar system, and most of all, putting a man on the moon. All of the achievements of the space program are due to people who …showed first 75 words of 2343 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2343 total…hundred percent risk free…nothing. But the gain to be made is worth that risk.” John Glenn’s words best summarize the personality of every one of the individuals that were talked about. Each pushing the risk factor to a maximum, only to yield triumphant gains. All of them clearing the path for future generations to come. From Goddard to Glenn, each person uniquely made a profound impact on space and the American space program.