Susan KilrainStatus: Retired 10/24/1961 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 4/4/1997 Last Flight: 7/1/1997Susan Kilrain is an engineer, a former United States Navy officer, and a former NASA astronaut.LaunchesSpace Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-83Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-94National 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.