Rocket by NASA

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6 Jun

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA, pronounced /?næs?/) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation’s public space program. NASA was established on July 29, 1958, by the National Aeronautics and Space Act.^[3]

In addition to the space program, it is also responsible for long-term civilian and military aerospace research. Since February 2006 NASA’s self-described mission statement is to “pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research.”^[4] NASA’s motto is “For the benefit of all”.^[1]