Frederick “Rick” HauckStatus: Retired 4/11/1941 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 6/18/1983 Last Flight: 9/29/1988Frederick Hamilton “Rick” Hauck is a retired Captain in the United States Navy, a former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut. He piloted Space Shuttle mission STS-7 and commanded STS-51-A and STS-26.LaunchesSpace Shuttle Challenger / OV-099 | STS-7Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-51-ASpace Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-26National 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.