Mark C. LeeStatus: Retired 8/14/1952 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 5/4/1989 Last Flight: 2/11/1997Mark Charles Lee USAF Colonel is a former NASA astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He retired from the Air Force and NASA on July 1, 2001.LaunchesSpace Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104 | STS-30Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-47Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-64Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-82National 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.