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The United States Space Administration (USSA) was the agency of the United States responsible for the administration of the nation's space program.[3][4]

Background[]

In the 1960s, the USSA became involved in the Space Race.[Non-game 1] Mr. Pebbles, a persian house cat, was the first animal launched into space and brought back alive.[5][6]

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.[7] Bell died on May 5, 1961 when the capsule crashed on its return.[7]

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.[Non-game 1] 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.[8][9]

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.[10] The astronauts became the first humans to walk on a celestial body other than Earth.[10] On November 14, 1969, the Virgo III "Valiant 12" also landed on the moon, leaving behind its flag.[11] 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.[11]

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.[12] The spacecraft was developed entirely by USSA scientists and could hold two astronauts, sustaining them for up to 24 days.[12] The longest recorded spaceflight in a Delta IX rocket was the 17-day Zeus 12 mission to the moon.[12] 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.[12][11]

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.[4][13]

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.[14]

Known projects[]

Deep Sleep project[]

Main article: Deep Sleep project

The USSA Research and Development Department division worked on the Deep Sleep project, which launched in 2070.[3] 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.[15][16] Dr. Emerson Hale accepted the government contract with Arktos Pharma to develop Project-Z.[17] The project aimed to develop a serum derivation of Formula K, modified for Zero G efficiency in human subjects.[17]

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[]

Main article: Mars Shot Project

In the 2070s, the USSA planned the Mars Shot Project; an attempt to launch a manned mission to Mars by July of 2078.[18] ArcJet Systems was contracted by USSA to produce the XMB booster engine and deep range transmitter for the Mars Shot Project.[19][20] In early 2076, problems arose over the XMB's weight,[21] however, these problems were eventually fixed shortly after the project went public.[22] 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.[23]

CC-00 power armor[]

Main article: CC-00 power armor

The CC-00 model of power armor was created some time before the Great War by the USSA.[24] 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[]

Main article: 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[]

Named members[]

Notes[]

Members of the USSA crews wore specific dog tags.

Behind the scenes[]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. As seen on Sofia Daguerre's space suit.
  2. Patent design: Deep Sleeper Pod
  3. 3.0 3.1 Patent design: Deep Sleeper Pod
  4. 4.0 4.1 Museum of Technology terminal entries; Museum information, Exhibit guide, Spaceflight Exhibits
  5. 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)
  6. Mr. Pebbles poster found in the Commonwealth/Appalachia.
  7. 7.0 7.1 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."
  8. Alien captive recorded log 8; Hartigan
  9. 9.0 9.1 Alien captive recorded log 16; Holly Barrisford
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 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."
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 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."
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Museum of Technology terminal entries; Delta IX Rocket
  13. Fallout 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."
  14. Crashed space station in Fallout 76 and updates in Wastelanders
  15. 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)
  16. 16.0 16.1 Sofia Daguerre: "Uh... I haven't been able to get in touch with the USSA ---"
    (Sofia Daguerre's dialogue)
  17. 17.0 17.1 Government contract
  18. ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 09-2075
  19. ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 08-2075
  20. ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 12-2075
  21. ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 03-2076
  22. ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 11-2076
  23. ArcJet Systems terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Mars Shot Project Notes 09-2077
  24. Hub 360 terminal entries
  25. 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 25.5 Deep Sleep program: Phase II
  26. Government contract
  27. U.S.S.A. encryption key program
  28. ATHENA/Dialogue: "Some of the old U.S.S.A. Robots served purposes. Planting signals, planting information."
  29. Daniel Bird: "{171}{}{For NASA, space is still a high priority.}"
    (Daniel Bird's dialogue)

Non-game

  1. 1.0 1.1 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)
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