Space sciences

James E. Webb, former head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, stands as a group of visiting Japanese businessmen tour the facilities of the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA.

James E. Webb (barely visible in the center), former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, takes a group of visiting Japanese businessmen on a tour of the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA.

James E. Webb (third from the left), former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, takes a group of Japanese businessmen on a tour of the Goddard Space Flight Center.

James E. Webb (fourth from the left), former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, takes a group of Japanese businessmen on a tour of the Goddard Space Flight Center.

James E. Webb (center), former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, gazes intently at the camera while touring with a group of Japanese businessmen visiting the Goddard Space Flight Center.

James E. Webb (far right), former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, listens while a man speaks to a group of Japanese businessmen visiting the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA.

Japanese businessmen surround a table during a visit to the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA. James E. Webb, former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, is at the left.

Former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration James E. Webb (far right) is shown with a group of Japanese businessmen during a visit to the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA.

Former head of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration James E. Webb (center) is shown with a group of Japanese businessmen during a visit to the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA.

President Lyndon B. Johnson (left) listens to James E. Webb, head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as he speaks into the President's ear during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center by President Johnson and Chancellor Ludwig Erhard of Germany.