NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Established in 1958, it succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducts space exploration, scientific discovery, and technological innovation, including missions such as the Apollo lunar landings, the Space Shuttle program, the Mars Rover explorations, and partnerships in the International Space Station. The agency is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and coordinates with various international and private partners to advance knowledge and capabilities in space and aeronautics.
