Thomas P. StaffordStatus: Retired 9/17/1930 – Nationality: American Type: Government First Flight: 12/15/1965 Last Flight: 7/15/1975Thomas Patten Stafford is an American former Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut.LaunchesTitan II GLV | Gemini VI-ATitan II GLV | Gemini IX-ASaturn V | Apollo 10Saturn IB | Apollo-Soyuz Test ProjectNational 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.