For the questions
still out there.
Meet NASA: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the United States’ civilian space and aeronautics agency.
Preparing your 3D observation…
Different missions. A shared curiosity.
NASA began operations on October 1, 1958. Its work spans human exploration, robotic missions, Earth science, astronomy and research into flight. These selected missions introduce part of that larger story.
Space is only part of the story.
Understanding Earth
Satellites and scientific research help study the atmosphere, oceans, land and ice, and how these systems interact.
Explore Earth science ↗Living beyond Earth
Human spaceflight brings together spacecraft, life support, research and international teamwork. Explore NASA’s official pages for evolving mission plans.
Explore human spaceflight ↗Improving aviation
The first “A” in NASA stands for Aeronautics. The agency also researches aircraft and the technologies that make flight possible.
Explore aeronautics ↗Follow the science to its source.
Mission stories
Go beyond this selection to discover NASA’s missions and their scientific goals.
NASA missions ↗History of exploration
Learn about the people, decisions and discoveries behind NASA’s work.
NASA history ↗Latest updates
This page is an educational overview. Visit NASA for current mission news and schedules.
NASA official website ↗