NASA

NASA stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, an independent agency of the United States federal government. Established in 1958, NASA is responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Its primary goals include the exploration of outer space, conducting scientific research, advancing technologies for spaceflight, and enhancing human understanding of the universe. NASA has been involved in major space missions, including the Apollo lunar landing program, the Space Shuttle program, and the Mars rover explorations, among many others. The agency also engages in partnerships with international space agencies and private companies to further its objectives in space exploration and research.