National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Organization GovernmentUS space agency responsible for national space and aeronautics programs
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a US government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and space research. Recent news highlights include the successful Artemis II mission, which marked the first crewed lunar fly-by in over 50 years, and changes to the Artemis III mission plan, which now aims to return humans to the moon in later missions. NASA's efforts are significant as they aim to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon and eventually send humans to Mars. The agency's recent developments demonstrate its commitment to advancing space exploration and scientific research.
Last updated: September 13, 2026
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US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies
Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey
Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS
A US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS
China plans to hit an asteroid with a Mach 26 projectile in planet defence test
Air quality plummets in 20 states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads across the US
Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew
NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027
