NASA

NASA

U.S. Space Agency

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the U.S. government agency in charge of the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. Founded in 1958, NASA is a civilian space agency aimed at exploring the universe with space telescopes,  satellites, robotic spacecraft, astronauts and more. The space agency has 10 major centers based across the U.S. and launches robotic and crewed missions from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Florida. Its astronaut corps is based at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. To follow NASA's latest mission, follow the space agency on Twitter or any other social channel, visit: nasa.gov. 

Latest articles by NASA

Giant Stealth Planet May Explain Rain of Comets from Solar System's Edge

FAQ: Will NASA Settle Debate Over Existence of Giant Planet 'Tyche'?

By Space.com Staff, NASA published

Some people think NASA's WISE may have already found evidence of a hypothetical giant planet in our solar system.

New Horizons
Glory will fly in a low-Earth orbit of 438 miles (705 km) altitude, which is about the distance between Boston and Washington.

FAQ: Inside NASA's Climate-Watching Glory Mission

By OurAmazingPlanet Staff, NASA published

The ins and outs of the Glory mission, NASA's newest climate satellite.

Climate Change
The planned Valentine's Day (Feb. 14, 2011) rendezvous between NASA's Stardust-NExT mission and comet Tempel 1 inspired this chocolate-themed artist's concept.

5 Valentine's Day Facts About NASA's Comet Tempel 1 Flyby

By NASA, Space.com Staff published

NASA's Stardust spacecraft will zip close by the comet Tempel 1 tonight (Feb. 14). Here are five fun Valentine's Day facts for the mission.

Comets
Michael Collins: Apollo Astronauts Worked Hard, But Aren't Heroes

Michael Collins: Apollo Astronauts Worked Hard, But Aren't Heroes

By Space.com Staff, NASA published

Apollo astronaut Michael Collins believes astronauts should be seen just hardworking people, not heroes or celebrities.

Apollo
ESA Astronaut Biography: Leopold Eyharts

ESA Astronaut Biography: Leopold Eyharts

By NASA, ESA published

ESA Astronaut Biography: Leopold Eyharts

Human Spaceflight
ESA Astronaut Biography: Hans Schlegel

ESA Astronaut Biography: Hans Schlegel

By NASA, ESA published

ESA Astronaut Biography: Hans Schlegel

Space Shuttle
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