James M. KellyStatus: Active 5/14/1964 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 3/8/2001 Last Flight: 7/26/2005James McNeal “Vegas” Kelly is a NASA Astronaut and a retired Colonel of the United States Air Force. He twice served as pilot on Space Shuttle missions.LaunchesSpace Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-102Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-114National 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.