NASA

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Established on July 29, 1958, NASA conducts space exploration missions, including human spaceflight, robotic exploration of other planets, and the study of Earth’s climate and atmosphere. The agency is known for significant achievements such as the Apollo moon-landing missions, the Space Shuttle program, and the Mars rover missions. NASA aims to advance scientific knowledge and technological innovation in space science and aeronautics, and it collaborates with international space agencies and organizations to enhance space exploration efforts globally.