United States Space Administration

The United States Space Administration (USSA) was the agency of the United States responsible for the administration of the nation's space program.Patent design: Deep Sleeper Pod
==Background==
In the 1960s, the USSA became involved in the Space Race.Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition, p. 45: "Aliens: Once thought to be covered up by a government conspiracy and believed only by "crackpot" groups such as the Quaere Verum, evidence of extraterrestrial life can be traced back throughout human history, but became nationally recognized after the mysterious disappearance of the Clarabella 7 space pod during the 1960s Space Race. It is said that Alien technology was the basis of many of the Enclave’s more exotic and impressive weaponry and robotics, and even toy manufacturers such as Wilson Automatoys weren't immune to these accusations. Recently, after the discovery of an Alien body in Fort Bannister, the shocking truth was revealed. The Aliens are not only real and alive, but they’re back. And they're pissed."(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide faction profiles) Mr. Pebbles, a persian house cat, was the first animal launched into space and brought back alive.A Vault Dweller: "What about Jangles the Moon Monkey?"Katherine Swan: "It's not implausible. After all, the first organism in space was not a man, but a Persian house cat named Mr. Pebbles. We call ourselves brave explorers, and yet we've often had our pets do the dirty work that we are too cowardly to do."(Katherine Swan's dialogue)Mr. Pebbles poster found in the Commonwealth/Appalachia.
Captain Carl Bell was credited as the first human in space onboard the space capsule Defiance 7, making a full revolution around the Earth in twelve minutes and seven seconds. This claim was disputed by both the Soviet Union and China.Fallout 3 message box transcriptions: "This is the actual skeleton of Captain Carl Bell who died on May 5, 1961 after his Space Capsule crash landed. Captain Bell is credited as being the first human in space on board the Space Capsule Defiance 7, but this has been constantly refuted by both the Soviet Union and China. Defiance 7's flight lasted for a total of 12 minutes and 7 seconds as it achieved one full revolution around the Earth. Donated by Edwina Bell." Bell died on May 5, 1961 when the capsule crashed on its return.
During the 60's Space Race, U.S. Air Force Colonel Hartigan and his ship Clarabella 7 were returning from a low orbit space flight when Mothership Zeta abducted them. Also around this time Holly Barrisford, a linguistics specialist for the USSA, was abducted as well. By 2277, Colonel Hartigan is found dead in a cryogenics pod by the Lone Wanderer and an alien captive recorded log detailing Holly Barrisford's interactions with the aliens is found onboard the mothership.Alien captive recorded log 8; HartiganAlien captive recorded log 16; Holly Barrisford
On July 16, 1969, the Virgo II lunar lander "Valiant 11," piloted by Captains Richard Wade, Mark Garris and Michael Hagen, became the first manned space vehicle to touch down on the moon.Fallout 3 message box transcriptions; Virgo II Lunar Lander: "On July 16, 1969, the Virgo II Lunar Lander "Valiant 11" became the very first manned space vehicle to touch down on the moon. The Valiant 11's crew consisted of Captain Richard Wade, Captain Mark Garris and Captain Michael Hagen of the USSA. We salute these brave and noble men who took the very first steps on a planetary body other than our own." The astronauts became the first humans to walk on a celestial body other than Earth. On November 14, 1969, the Virgo III "Valiant 12" also landed on the moon, leaving behind its flag.Fallout 3 message box transcriptions; Valiant 12 flag: "This unusual flag was recovered from the surface of the moon by the very last manned flight to its surface in 2052. The flag is from the old "Valiant 12" Virgo III Lunar Lander that touched down November 14, 1969. Its remarkable condition can be attributed to its construction; the flag is actually made of special materials to withstand the harsh environment of space." Constructed with special materials to withstand the harsh environment, the flag survived on the surface until it was found in 2052 by the crew of the last manned flight to the moon's surface.
In 2020, the USSA commissioned the Delta IX rocket, one of the most successful rockets in the nation's history with over 77 successful launches.Museum of Technology terminal entries; Delta IX Rocket The spacecraft was developed entirely by USSA scientists and could hold two astronauts, sustaining them for up to 24 days. The longest recorded spaceflight in a Delta IX rocket was the 17-day Zeus 12 mission to the moon. The spacecraft was the last of the manned rockets to the moon, converted afterward for military use, removing the crew and instrument sections in order to hold a nuclear warhead.
The USSA sponsored the Museum of Technology's spaceflight gallery, which included an exhibit featuring a replica Virgo II lunar lander, G-force simulator, Copernicus Planetarium and Delta IX rocket, supported by a grant from the United States Department of Antiquities.Museum of Technology terminal entries; Museum information, Exhibit guide, Spaceflight ExhibitsFallout 3 message box transcriptions; Delta IX rocket: "The Delta IX Rocket was donated by the United States Space Administration and by a grant from the United States Department of Antiquities."
Around the 2060s-2070s, the USSA was planning for a Martian expedition by 2078. Delays and political pressures caused the USSA to fear that the mission may be delayed to the 2080s or later.
By the end of the Great War, the USSA likely dissolved as a result of the collapse of the United States and thus ceased to exist.
===Valiant space station===
At some point prior to the outbreak of the Great War, the USSA participated in some capacity in the maintenance of the Valiant-1 space station, evidenced by the presence of USSA logos on spacesuits that can be found aboard the remains of the station in 2102. The station was forced back down to Earth to its final resting place in the Toxic Valley region of Appalachia. By 2103, the space station would become the base of the local raider faction and dubbed The Crater.Crashed space station in Fallout 76 and updates in Wastelanders 
==Known projects==
===Deep Sleep project===
The USSA Research and Development Department division worked on the Deep Sleep project, which launched in 2070. The project's aim was to test the viability of hibernation pods in outer space, with the project comprising four individuals, including Commander Sofia Daguerre.Vault Dweller: "Can I ask you about the Deep Sleep mission?"Sofia Daguerre: "Sure, of course. I guess this is all... ancient history now, I guess. Geez. Including me, we had a crew of four, all scientists and engineers. The plan was to use the Deep Sleep pods and record the biological data. We wanted to know if there were medical uses. You know. We had tried it out on Earth already with volunteers, but not in space. It wasn't that complicated. Honestly, I felt like we had the resources for a much more complex experiment. But, I guess they wanted to take it slow."(Sofia Daguerre's dialogue)Sofia Daguerre: "Uh... I haven't been able to get in touch with the USSA ---"(Sofia Daguerre's dialogue) Dr. Emerson Hale accepted the government contract with Arktos Pharma to develop Project-Z.Government contract The project aimed to develop a serum derivation of Formula K, modified for Zero G efficiency in human subjects.
Naval Radio Station Sugar Grove served as a USSA installation. ATHENA, the Deep Sleep project AI, was located in the facility's data center. A U.S.S.A. console is a craftable workshop object used by Sofia.
===Mars Shot===
In the 2070s, the USSA planned the Mars Shot Project; an attempt to launch a manned mission to Mars by July of 2078.ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 09-2075 ArcJet Systems was contracted by USSA to produce the XMB booster engine and deep range transmitter for the Mars Shot Project.ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 08-2075ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 12-2075 In early 2076, problems arose over the XMB's weight,ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 03-2076 however, these problems were eventually fixed shortly after the project went public.ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 11-2076 In September 2077, the USSA raised concerns over rising political tensions, estimating that the Mars Shot Project may be delayed for a year or more.ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 09-2077
===CC-00 power armor===
The CC-00 model of power armor was created some time before the Great War by the USSA.Hub 360 terminal entries Props of the armor and a fully functional model were lent to Hubris Comics for their finale of the live-action Captain Cosmos season. This was an attempt to create positive press coverage for the Mars Shot Project after the death of an interviewer at Arcjet Systems, however its filming was halted by the Great War and would never air on television.
===Cosmic cannon===
Like the CC-00 power armor, the cosmic cannon was a piece of USSA technology that was loaned to Hubris Comics for a live-action Captain Cosmos season finale. Unbeknownst to the filming crew, the weapon was a fully-functional rather than a prop. It led to the injury of guest-star Johnny Morton, and while his injuries were ultimately non-fatal the Great War would occur on the same day as the accident.
==Spacecraft==
* Defiance 7
* Clarabella 7
* Virgo II
* Virgo III
* Delta IX rocket
* Delta XI rocket
==Named members==
==Notes==
Members of the USSA crews wore specific dog tags.
==Behind the scenes==
* The USSA is the Fallout series' equivalent of the real-world NASA, although NASA is mentioned in Fallout 2 as part of a cultural reference.Daniel Bird: "{171}{}{For NASA, space is still a high priority.}"(Daniel Bird's dialogue)
* While it does not specifically mention the USSA, the space program was a major element of the plot of Van Buren, the canceled Fallout 3 by Black Isle Studios.
==Gallery==
Virgo Lunar Lander.jpg|Virgo II replica
FO3 Museum of Tech interior 5.jpg
FO3 Museum of Tech interior 33.jpg
FO3 Museum of Tech interior 26.jpg|Replica Virgo II flag
Mussign4.png|Texture file
Mussign3.png|Texture file
MuseumTechnologyPoster.png
Virgo2.png|Virgo II texture file
Fo3 Delta XI Rocket.png|Delta IX
Fo3MZ Space Shuttle.png|Clarabella 7
Orbitflag.png|Virgo III flag
Government contract.jpg|Government contract
MZ spacesuit.png|Spacesuit of Colonel Hartigan
Spacesuit FO76.png|Fallout 76 spacesuit
Atx apparel outfit jumpsuit spacesuitclean1 l.png|Atomic Shop spacesuit
Score s14 skin powerarmor model deepspace l.png|Deep Spacewalk power armor paint
DeepSpacewalkScoreboard.png|Deep spacewalk power armor on the Moon
FreedomUSSA.jpg|Space-related events on the Museum of Freedom mural
==References==
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