NASA

NASA, or 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, scientific research, and technological development in space science and Earth science. The organization is known for its human spaceflight programs, such as the Apollo moon-landing missions, the Space Shuttle program, and the International Space Station (ISS) collaborations, as well as robotic missions to other planets, including Mars and the outer solar system. NASA plays a crucial role in advancing human understanding of the universe and developing technologies that benefit life on Earth.