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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA was established on July 29, 1958, and it has been at the forefront of space exploration and scientific research ever since.

NASA's mission is to explore space, conduct scientific research, and develop technology for space and aeronautics. Some of its most notable achievements and missions include:

1. The Apollo program, which landed the first humans on the Moon in 1969.

2. The Space Shuttle program, which operated from 1981 to 2011 and allowed for reusable spacecraft for carrying astronauts and cargo into space.

3. The Hubble Space Telescope, which has provided stunning images and valuable scientific data from space since its launch in 1990.

4. The Mars rovers, including Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance, which have explored the Martian surface.

5. The Voyager missions, which have sent spacecraft beyond our solar system to explore the interstellar medium.

6. The International Space Station (ISS), a joint project with several international partners for long-term human spaceflight and scientific research.

7. Ongoing missions to study Earth's climate, the Sun, and other celestial bodies, as well as the development of future spacecraft for human and robotic exploration of the Moon and Mars.

NASA continues to be a leader in space exploration and scientific research, working on cutting-edge projects that expand our understanding of the universe and our place in it.