NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program and aeronautics and space research.
It was established in 1958. NASA’s Headquarters is in Washington, D.C.
Since its establishment, most U.S. space exploration efforts have been led by NASA, including the Apollo Moon landing missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle.
Analysis of the Ryugu asteroid sample reveals it is organic-rich
Asteroid Ryugu has a rich complement of organic molecules.
Discovery of six massive early galaxies defies prior understanding of the universe
These objects are way more massive than anyone expected.
Venus’s squishy surface shows signs of geothermal activity
Venus may be losing heat from geologic activity in regions called coronae.
NASA’s Chandra discovers giant black holes on a collision course
This is the first evidence for such an impending encounter.
Webb offers first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies
Researchers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope are getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented...
New images show the start of a new spoke season at Saturn
We will have longer dedicated time to study Saturn’s spokes this season, say scientists.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe uncovered clues about the origins of the solar wind
This finding is helping scientists better understand the 60-year-old mystery.
NASA’s Chandra captured a massive knot-like collision of galaxy clusters
Untangling a knot of galaxy clusters.
Darkest ever view of a dense interstellar cloud
The observations have revealed the composition of a virtual treasure chest of ices from the early universe.
NASA’S Webb reveals wide diversity of galaxies in the early universe
Scientists use CEERS Survey to examine the structure and morphology of 850 high-redshift galaxies.
Simulating a cosmic evolution to study life origins
Scientists sought to explore how amino acids and amines may have formed.