NASA

NASA, or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is a United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Established in 1958, NASA conducts a wide range of activities including scientific exploration, human spaceflight, and technological advancement in air and space travel. Its mission encompasses a variety of objectives, such as advancing human knowledge of the universe, developing new technologies for space exploration, and collaborating with other countries and private organizations in space endeavors. NASA has been pivotal in many ground-breaking space missions, including the Apollo moon-landing missions, the Space Shuttle program, and ongoing research in the International Space Station.