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How was the johnson space center named?The comprehensive NASA JSC History pages have the answer:
Johnson Space Center was established in 1961 as the Manned Spacecraft Center. In 1973, the Center was renamed in honor of the late President and Texas native, Lyndon B. Johnson.Further reading:
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