Kenneth S. Reightler Jr.Status: Retired 3/24/1951 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 9/12/1991 Last Flight: 2/3/1994Kenneth Stanley Reightler Jr. is a former NASA astronaut.LaunchesSpace Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-48Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-60National 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.