Relates events during the first years of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Topics: Initial organization and consolidation of NASA's administrative structure; the assimilation of Department of Defense projects and facilities into NASA; inter-service rivalities over responsibilities in the space program; NASA budgetary matters; development of NASA program priorities and long-range goals; NASA procurement and contracting policies; Glennan's working relationships with members of Congress and other members of the administration and his contacts with people from industry and the academic community.