James F. ReillyStatus: Retired 3/18/1954 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 1/23/1998 Last Flight: 6/8/2007James Francis Reilly II is an American geologist and a former NASA astronaut. He flew on three space shuttle missions: STS-89, STS-104 and STS-117.LaunchesSpace Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-89Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104 | STS-104Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104 | STS-117National 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.