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What was the MSC renamed during Kraft's directorship?

  • Kennedy Space Center

  • Cape Canaveral

  • SpaceX HQ

  • Johnson Space Center

Answer

Johnson Space Center, formerly known as the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), had its name changed in 1973 under the directorship of Christopher C. Kraft Jr. This renaming honored Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, for his pivotal role in shaping NASA's human spaceflight initiatives, making significant contributions to this essential aspect of space exploration.
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