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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 releases images of comet 3I/ATLAS, rejects alien spacecraft 'rumors'

    3I/ATLAS is now on its way out of the solar system, according to University of Hawaii astronomer Larry Denneau, co-principal investigator for ATLAS. Its closest approach to the sun came in October, and its closest approach to the Earth will come in about a month, Denneau said.

  • ISRO releases striking new image of Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mount Abu telescope

    ISRO releases striking new image of Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mount Abu telescope

    Scientists at the Physical Research Laboratory used their 1.2-metre telescope to observe comet 3I/ATLAS.

  • NASA alert: Growing South Atlantic Anomaly raises concern over Earth’s magnetic field

    NASA alert: Growing South Atlantic Anomaly raises concern over Earth’s magnetic field

    NASA tracks the growing South Atlantic Anomaly, revealing weak magnetic fields, potential satellite risks and some insights into Earth’s core dynamics and magnetic field reversals.

  • Astronomers spot 'superheated' star factory birthing stars 180 times faster than the milky way

    Astronomers spot 'superheated' star factory birthing stars 180 times faster than the milky way

    The galaxy, known as Y1, existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang and is forming stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way today.

  • NASA to stream comet 3i/atlas multi-mission images live: When and where to watch

    NASA to stream comet 3i/atlas multi-mission images live: When and where to watch

    The comet 3/Atlas was discovered on 1 January 2025 by the NASA-funded ATLAS observatory and is only the third confirmed visitor from outside our solar system.

  • NASA Warning: Venus becoming increasingly dangerous for future missions

    NASA Warning: Venus becoming increasingly dangerous for future missions

    NASA warns Venus is becoming more dangerous for spacecraft. Rapid atmospheric changes and solar activity threaten future missions to the extreme planet.

  • NASA astronaut films stunning Northern Lights swirling above Earth from space

    NASA astronaut films stunning Northern Lights swirling above Earth from space

    The video was shared on Instagram by Jonny Kim. The clip displayed thick clouds moving across Earth’s surface.

  • Images of Red Spider Nebula revealed by NASA's Hubble and Webb telescopes

    Images of Red Spider Nebula revealed by NASA's Hubble and Webb telescopes

    Hubble and Webb telescopes reveal stunning images of the Red Spider Nebula, showing a dying star shedding its outer layers in vivid detail.

  • NASA schedules the release of multi-mission images of Comet 3I/ATLAS

    NASA schedules the release of multi-mission images of Comet 3I/ATLAS

    NASA prepares to share new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, offering rare insights into cosmic material from beyond our solar system.

  • NASA prepares sentinel-6b launch to study global ocean changes

    NASA prepares sentinel-6b launch to study global ocean changes

    NASA, ESA, and NOAA prepare to launch Sentinel-6B, tracking global seas. The satellite provides vital data for climate research and coastal safety.

  • NASA back in action after 43-day shutdown, scientists focus on rebooting missions

    NASA back in action after 43-day shutdown, scientists focus on rebooting missions

    NASA reopens completely following a historic shutdown that paused projects and strained schedules, leaving scientists concerned about mission delays.

  • California startup creates a giant inflatable bag to catch asteroids and space debris

    California startup creates a giant inflatable bag to catch asteroids and space debris

    Each bag can hold objects of varied sizes safely. The system aims to collect small rocks or large asteroids.

  • Blue Origin launches NASA Mars mission, nails booster landing

    Blue Origin launches NASA Mars mission, nails booster landing

    Ecstatic cheers rang out at the launch site in Florida's Cape Canaveral as the booster gracefully stuck its landing on a floating platform.

  • Asteroid Alert: NASA monitoring two asteroids approaching Earth on November 11

    Asteroid Alert: NASA monitoring two asteroids approaching Earth on November 11

    NASA on alert as two are approaching on 11th November, while three asteroids safely passed on 10th November. The asteroids and comets that approach Earth are periodical and safe.

  • NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic jet completes first flight

    NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic jet completes first flight

    NASA’s X-59 “Flying Swordfish” has completed its first test flight, marking a breakthrough in quiet supersonic aviation designed to make future air travel faster and quieter.

  • Aditya-L1 mission tracks coronal mass ejection in India-NASA collaboration

    Aditya-L1 mission tracks coronal mass ejection in India-NASA collaboration

    India’s Aditya-L1 mission has captured a Coronal Mass Ejection in visible light for the first time. The observation, in collaboration with NASA, provides new insights into solar eruptions and space-weather forecasting.

  • ISRO chief announces NISAR satellite to be declared operational on 7th November

    ISRO chief announces NISAR satellite to be declared operational on 7th November

    India’s NISAR satellite, a joint NASA‑ISRO mission, will start operations soon, while ISRO chief confirms first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight in January 2026.

  • Three Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris strikes their return capsule

    Three Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris strikes their return capsule

    The three astronauts, Wang Jie, Chen Zhongrui and commander Chen Dong, were due to land on Earth on November 5.

  • Mission Escapade: NASA launches two spacecraft to study Mars

    Mission Escapade: NASA launches two spacecraft to study Mars

    NASA’s twin Escapade spacecraft will explore how solar winds stripped Mars’ atmosphere, revealing clues about its lost habitability.

  • Mysterious interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS appears to change colour for third time with sudden brightening

    Mysterious interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS appears to change colour for third time with sudden brightening

    3I/ATLAS is the third-known interstellar object to enter our solar system. It was discovered on 1 July 2025 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, travelling at over 210,000 kilometres per hour.

  • Alleged NASA leak of 3I/ATLAS image and Japanese ‘breathtaking view’ create online frenzy

    Alleged NASA leak of 3I/ATLAS image and Japanese ‘breathtaking view’ create online frenzy

    Scientists believe 3I/ATLAS contains significant amounts of carbon dioxide, similar to comets formed in cold, distant star systems.

  • Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, Musk ally, for top NASA job

    Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, Musk ally, for top NASA job

    Isaacman was removed from consideration to lead NASA earlier this year amid a high-profile falling out that Trump had with Musk.

  • Beaver Supermoon 2025: Year’s biggest, brightest and closest Moon to light up the night on Nov 5

    Beaver Supermoon 2025: Year’s biggest, brightest and closest Moon to light up the night on Nov 5

    The moon’s orbit around Earth is not perfectly circular. It shifts between near and far points as it travels. A supermoon happens when the full moon reaches the closest point to Earth in its orbit.

  • International Space Station set to dive into 'Point Nemo' in 2030

    International Space Station set to dive into 'Point Nemo' in 2030

    The International Space Station will meet its end in 2030, descending into the Pacific’s most remote spot, known as Point Nemo.

  • 3I/ATLAS turns striking blue near the Sun, Harvard scientist flags sudden, unusual changes as ‘very surprising’

    3I/ATLAS turns striking blue near the Sun, Harvard scientist flags sudden, unusual changes as ‘very surprising’

    An interstellar visitor is puzzling scientists with its strange colour and rapid brightening, prompting fresh questions about what’s really happening as it travels through our Solar System.

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