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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 in 1958, NASA’s mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. NASA conducts a wide range of activities, including launching spacecraft and satellites, conducting scientific research in space and on Earth, exploring other planets and celestial bodies, and developing technologies for space exploration and aviation. Some of NASA’s most notable achievements include landing astronauts on the moon during the Apollo missions, launching the Hubble Space Telescope, and sending robotic missions to Mars and beyond. NASA collaborates with international partners, other government agencies, academia, and private industry to advance space exploration and scientific knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Through its missions and discoveries, NASA inspires the world and pushes the boundaries of human knowledge and capability in space and beyond.