"It's not rocket science." Yes, we've all heard that saying many times before, but sometimes it actually is rocket science. It's that rocket science that took us to the moon and beyond. These socks pay tribute to the men and women of NASA, who have contributed immensely to our everyday lives, from sneakers to baby formula to home insulation. These and many more inventions are derived from space-faring research. So next time somebody says, "It's not rocket science," just show them your socks and that "It's Rocket Science!" indeed.

Starting with the records of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, formed in 1915 to study problems of flight and to conduct research in aeronautics, the National Archives holds in trust the records of NASA and other records related to aeronautics, including the Wright brothers' patent for their flying machine.