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    NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space administration. It is an independent agency of the US federal government that is working on civilian space programs, aeronautics and space research. Established in 1958, NASA was created at the advent of the Space Age which started in 1957 with the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik. NASA was established in 1958. NASA has led most of the US' space exploration efforts including the Apollo Moon Landing missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle. NASA is supporting the International Space Station and is overseeing the development of the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System, Commercial Crew vehicles, and the planned Lunar Gateway space station. The agency is also responsible for the Launch Services Program, which provides oversight of launch operations and countdown management for uncrewed NASA launches. There are four main directorates the organisation looks at. First in Aeronautics Research, that focuses on developing advanced aviation technology. Second is science, that deals with programs for understanding the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe, the solar system, and Earth. Third is Space Technology that looks at the development of space science and exploration technologies. The fourth and last one is Human Exploration and Operations, concerning the management of crewed space missions, including those to the International Space Station, as well as operations related to launch services, space transportation, and space communications for both crewed and robotic exploration programs. More

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    • NASA asteroid flyby April 4: Two airplane-sized asteroids to pass close to Earth safely

      NASA confirms two airplane-sized asteroids will safely pass Earth on April 4, 2026. No collision risk exists. Comet MAPS will also approach the Sun, monitored by SOHO spacecraft.

    • Photos | NASA shares striking Earth images from Artemis II Orion capsule during moon mission

      The images, posted on the agency’s official X account, present a rare vantage point -- our planet viewed in its entirety through the capsule window as astronauts continue their path toward the Moon.

    • NASA confirms a car-sized asteroid "2025 GL" will zoom past Earth on April 3— Scientists revealed the details

      A 14-foot car-sized asteroid, 2025 GL, will safely pass Earth on April 3, 2026, at 2.33 million miles away. NASA tracks its orbit and confirms no threat.

    • Artemis II Launch captured from commercial flight by passengers over Florida! Watch this

      Passengers on a commercial flight captured NASA’s Artemis II launch over Florida. The 10-day lunar mission will take astronauts around the Moon. The spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at Launch Complex 39B at 6:37 PM EDT.

    • Artemis II timeline explained: When NASA’s Orion capsule will reach the Moon and return

      After launch, the mission follows a carefully planned path with system checks, a lunar flyby and a free-return journey back to Earth.

    • Artemis II successfully launches: NASA’s 322-feet-tall rocket with four astronauts heads towards Moon

      NASA’s Artemis II has launched, carrying four astronauts around the Moon. From Earth orbit tests to deep-space challenges, the mission sets the stage for future lunar exploration. What will they discover?

    • Artemis II Spacecraft: Everything about 322-foot-tall rocket carrying four astronauts around the Moon

      NASA’s Artemis II is poised for a historic lunar journey, testing Orion’s systems and pioneering deep-space exploration with a diverse crew. How will this mission shape humanity’s next Moon landing?

    • Artemis 2 launch highlights: NASA’s Moon rocket successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center

      NASA’s Artemis II is set for liftoff with a crewed Moon flyby, testing deep space systems over 10 days, but with high risks and no landing, what happens next remains compelling.

    • Why NASA’s Artemis II mission astronauts won’t land on the Moon surface

      NASA’s Artemis II will send astronauts around the Moon without landing, testing critical systems, but with high risks and no rescue options, the mission reveals how challenging future lunar landings remain.

    • "I am really proud": First Black astronaut Ed Dwight sees his dream fly with Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover

      Denied his own Moon chance decades ago, Ed Dwight now sees history through Victor Glover’s upcoming Artemis II mission, but the journey also raises deeper questions about race, recognition, and legacy.

    • NASA Artemis II launch: When and where to watch crewed Moon mission lift off live

      NASA’s Artemis II will send humans near the Moon after decades, testing vital systems on a 10-day journey, but what makes this mission crucial for future lunar landings remains intriguing.

    • If not landing on the Moon, what will Artemis II astronauts do? NASA’s 10-Day Moon mission explained!

      NASA’s Artemis II will not land on the Moon, but it will send four astronauts on a historic 10-day flyby mission around the Moon and back to Earth. Artemis II focus on testing critical systems with humans in deep space.

    • Artemis II launch tomorrow: How Artemis I’s 1.4 million-mile journey shapes NASA’s crewed Moon mission

      NASA’s Artemis missions are stepping closer to sending humans around the Moon again, but what did Artemis I reveal, and how will Artemis II change space travel forever?

    • Fly me to the moon: Meet NASA's historic Artemis II crew set for a lunar voyage

      The Artemis II, scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, will carry four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission since the Apollo program.

    • Artemis II launch: How and where to follow NASA’s historic moon mission live

      NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch on April 1, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, with live coverage available on NASA+ and YouTube.

    • Countdown begins: Few days for NASA’s Artemis II mission to launch on April 1; Here's what to know

      NASA is all set for its Artemis II mission that will launch on 1st April 2026. 4 Astronauts will be sent to space as this is the first crewed Moon mission since Apollo 17. The launch window opens at 6:24 PM EDT from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch.

    • NASA alerts as 2 heavy asteroids will make a close encounter with Earth today; Is there any real danger?

      Two asteroids, 2026 FN1 and 2026 FA4, will pass Earth on March 30 at safe distances. NASA confirms no threat, highlighting ongoing efforts to track near-Earth objects.

    • NASA has officially confirmed that Voyager 1 is at "One Light-Day" distance, stunning scientists

      NASA scientists confirmed that Voyager 1 is now one light-day from Earth, with signals taking almost 24 hours, as the 1977 spacecraft continues sending data from interstellar space using just 4 watts of power.

    • Asteroid Alert! A massive 83-foot and fast-moving space rock to come near Earth today, NASA confirms

      A fast-moving asteroid, 2026 FR2, will pass Earth at a “close” distance, but if it poses no danger, why are scientists still watching it so carefully?

    • NASA confirms, a 54-foot-wide asteroid set to pass Earth today—Here's what you need to know!

      A house-sized asteroid will pass Earth on March 26 at a safe distance. Scientists explain its path, speed and how NASA is tracking this near-Earth object.

    • NASA to spend $20 billion on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station

      Jared Isaacman, who was sworn in at the agency in December, made the announcement at the opening of a day-long event at NASA's Washington headquarters

    • NASA's Artemis II crew to wear "smart bands" on Moon mission—But is this a good idea?

      NASA will send smartbands with Artemis II astronauts to track their physical and mental state. But whether this helps or complicates deep-space survival remains an open question.

    • Bus-Sized asteroid ‘2026 FQ2’ to zip past Earth on March 24 — Is this a 'danger' to Earth?

      Asteroid 2026 FQ2, about the size of a bus, will fly past Earth on March 24. Earth is totally safe as this asteroid does not qualify as a hazardous encounter. Scientists are keeping track on this asteroid.

    • A huge 210-foot, airplane-sized asteroid to pass by Earth today at high speed, NASA alerts

      Asteroid 2010 RA91 will pass relatively close to Earth, but if it poses no threat, why are scientists still watching it so closely and what could change?

    • Artemis II Update: NASA rolls out Moon rocket, astronauts enter Quarantine, lunar flyby set for April 1

      NASA prepares for Artemis II launch as astronauts enter quarantine and a giant rocket reaches the pad, but what new technology and risks will shape this historic Moon mission?

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