Dominic L. Pudwill GorieStatus: Retired 5/2/1957 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 6/2/1998 Last Flight: 3/11/2008Dominic Lee Pudwill Gorie is a retired United States Navy officer and NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of four space shuttle missions.LaunchesSpace Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-91Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-99Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-123National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationType: Government Abbreviation: NASA Administration: Administrator: Jim Bridenstine Founded: 1958 Launchers: Space Shuttle | SLS Spacecraft: Orion Country: USAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.