Last checked Jul 24, 2026
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)nasa.govNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
NASA is a U.S. federal government agency and is not controlled by any private equity firm or private equity fund.
Notes
- NASA is described by NASA as a United States government agency (not a private company), so it cannot be private-equity-controlled in the conventional ownership sense.
- NASA was established/created in 1958 under the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958; NASA began operations on October 1, 1958.
- The logo URL provided is a direct NASA-hosted SVG asset (nasa.gov).
Sources
- What Is NASA?
NASA Science - States NASA is a United States government agency and that it was created in 1958.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Early History and Development
Eisenhower Presidential Library - States President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 establishing NASA (July 29, 1958).
- A Brief History of NASA (NASA SP-4406) – Documentation
NASA - States Congress and the President created NASA on October 1, 1958.
- File:NASA logo.svg
Wikimedia Commons - Lists the NASA-hosted source location for the current nasa.gov SVG logo asset.
- https://www.nasa.gov/history/65-years-ago-the-national-aeronautics-and-space-act-of-1958-creates-nasa/
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- https://images.nasa.gov/
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- https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-brand-center/brand-guidelines/
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- https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-origins/
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA
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- https://www.nsa.gov/Resources/Multimedia/igphoto/2002814210/
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- https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/leo-economy-frequently-asked-questions/
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- https://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2018/nr18-72
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Ownership FAQ
Is National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) owned by private equity?
No. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?
United States federal government (independent U.S. government agency)
When was National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) last checked?
This page was last checked on Jul 24, 2026.