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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the United States' civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space exploration. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASA operates ten field centers across the US and is organized into mission directorates for Science, Space Operations, Exploration Systems Development, Space Technology, Aeronautics Research, and Mission Support. Established in 1958, NASA succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to give the American space developme

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly known as NASA, is an independent agency of the United States government. It was established on July 29, 1958, by the National Aeronautics and Space Act, replacing the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. The organization was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower and the United States Congress, with its headquarters located in Washington, D.C.

NASA operates several facilities, including the Glenn Research Center, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Langley Research Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center. Its initiatives include the Challenger, the International Space Station, and the Apollo program. The agency owns assets such as Aquarius, Astronomy Picture of the Day, Space Telescope Science Institute, and NASA TV. It is a member of the International Astronautical Federation, the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee, the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems, and the Open Geospatial Consortium.

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A blue sphere with stars, a yellow planet with a white moon; a red chevron representing wings, and an orbiting spacecraft; surrounded by a white border with "NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION U.S.A." in red letters
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The "meatball" insignia, a blue sphere with stars, white letters of NASA, a red chevron representing wings, and a white orbiting spacecraft with a white trail showing its orbit path and the "worm" insignia, a red line forming stylized letters of NASA.
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Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
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NASA
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National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (1915–1958)
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United States Federal Government
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Mary W. Jackson NASA HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
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Administrator
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Jared Isaacman

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Research organization · ROR

Type
Funder, Government
Founded
1958
Location
Washington, United States
Also known as
NASA, Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building, NASA Headquarters
Status
Active

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Federal Register :: Agencies - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration publishes documents in the Federal Register. Explore most recent and most cited documents published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal Register documents. Each document posted on the site includes a link to the corresponding official PDF file on govinfo.gov. This prototype edition of the daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov will remain an unofficial informational resource until the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR) issues a regulation granting it official legal status. For complete information about, and access to, our official publications and services, go to About the Federal Register on NARA's archives.gov. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is rescinding and repromulgating its regulations related to environmental quality to update the regulations to codify changes to NEPA. NASA has determined there is good cause to promulgate its revised NEPA implementing regulations in the form of an interim final rule in order to avoid... by the Federal Procurement Policy Office , the Defense Department , the General Services Administration , and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on 02/17/2026 . OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to partially implement a section of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 which prohibits executive agencies from procuring or... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is proposing to amend its regulations in order to fully implement the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA), as amended by the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. This updated rule establishes clear and comprehensive administrative procedures for investigating, evaluating, and... by the Federal Procurement Policy Office , the Defense Department , the General Services Administration , and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on 07/21/2025 . OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure agencies procure straws with the strength and durability of plastic in accordance with the National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws. by the Federal Procurement Policy Office , the Defense Department , the General Services Administration , and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on 06/12/2025 . OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Small Business Participation on Certain Multiple-Award Contracts. NASA is amending its regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) for federally assisted programs to conform more closely to the statutory text and recent revisions by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This action removes provisions establishing disparate-impact liability. The rule also clarifies that Title VI... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is rescinding and repromulgating its regulations related to environmental quality to update the regulations to codify changes to NEPA. NASA has determined there is good cause to promulgate its revised NEPA implementing regulations in the form of an interim final rule in order to avoid... NASA, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections. by the Federal Procurement Policy Office , the Defense Department , the General Services Administration , and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on 06/25/2026 . by the Federal Procurement Policy Office , the Defense Department , the General Services Adminis

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Official name
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Occupation
artist
Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Employees
18000
Official website
www.nasa.gov
Image
NASA HQ Building.jpg
Motto
For the Benefit of All
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NASA
topic's main category
Category:NASA
website account on
Kahoot!
inception
1958-07-29
item operated
Challenger
Commons gallery
NASA
position held by head of the organization
Administrator of NASA
member of
DataCite
official blog URL
blogs.nasa.gov
short name
NASA
IPv4 routing prefix
128.156.0.0/14
owner of
Challenger
budget
25400000000
has works in the collection
City of Space
director / manager
Jared Isaacman
native label
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
social media followers
11600000
API endpoint URL
api.nasa.gov
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phone number
+1-202-358-0001
fax number
+1-202-358-4338
freedom of information requests URL
socialforms.nasa.gov/foia
language used
English language
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Commons Institution page
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Commons Creator page
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Encyclopedic overview

74 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Creation
  • First orbital and hypersonic flights
  • Moon landing
  • End of Apollo
  • Interplanetary exploration and space science
  • Space Shuttle
  • Space stations
  • Unleashing commercial space and return to the Moon
  • Active programs
  • Human spaceflight
  • International Space Station (1993–present)
  • Commercial Resupply Services (2008–present)
  • Commercial Crew Program (2011–present)
  • Artemis (2017–present)
  • Commercial LEO Development (2021–present)
  • Robotic exploration
  • Mission selection process
  • Explorer program
  • Discovery program
  • New Frontiers program
  • Large strategic missions
  • Planetary science missions
  • Astrophysics missions
  • Earth Sciences Program missions (1965–present)
  • Space operations architecture
  • Deep Space Network (1963–present)
  • Near Space Network (1983–present)
  • Sounding Rocket Program (1959–present)
  • Launch Services Program (1990–present)
  • Aeronautics Research
  • NASA X-57 Maxwell aircraft (2016–present)
  • Next Generation Air Transportation System (2007–present)
  • Technology research
  • Nuclear in-space power and propulsion (ongoing)
  • Other initiatives
  • Human Spaceflight Research (2005–present)
  • Planetary Defense (2016–present)
  • Near Earth object detection (1998–present)
  • Involvement in current robotic missions
  • Study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (2022–present)
  • Collaboration
  • NASA Advisory Council
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • United States Space Force
  • US Geological Survey
  • European Space Agency (ESA)
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
  • Roscosmos
  • Artemis Accords
  • China National Space Administration
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Strategic plan
  • Budget
  • Organization
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental impact
  • Climate change
  • STEM Initiatives
  • Use of the metric system
  • Media presence
  • NASA TV
  • NASAcast
  • NASA EDGE
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day
  • NASA+
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • Explanatory notes
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA /ˈnæsə/) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the United States' civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASA operates ten field centers across the U.S. and is organized into three mission directorates: Human Spaceflight, Research and Technology, and Science. Established in 1958, NASA succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to give the U.S. space program a distinct civilian orientation focused on peaceful applications. Since then, it has led most American spaceflight programs, including Project Mercury, Project Gemini, the Apollo program, Skylab, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station (ISS) and the ongoing multi-national Artemis program.

NASA maintains extensive ground and communications infrastructure, including the Deep Space Network and the Near Earth Network. Its science programs focus on Earth observation through the Earth Observing System, heliophysics research, Solar System exploration with robotic missions such as New Horizons and the Perseverance rover, and astrophysics investigations using space-based observatories including the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope. The Launch Services Program oversees launch operations for uncrewed launches.

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