July 29th in Astronomy and Space Science
![]() | 1027 | Chinese astronomers observe and record an occultation of Saturn by Mars. |
![]() | 1958 | U.S. Congress passes the National Aeronautics and Space Act, authorizing the creation of NASA as a civilian authority for space research. The act is opposed by the Department of Defense, which wants to keep space research in the hands of the military. |