NASA's full name is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Understanding NASA
NASA is a U.S. government agency responsible for civilian space exploration and aeronautics research. Established on October 1, 1958, its mission encompasses a wide range of activities, including:
- Space Exploration: Sending robotic missions to other planets (like the Juno mission to Jupiter), developing spacecraft for human spaceflight (such as the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis program), and conducting research on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
- Aeronautics Research: Improving aircraft technology, enhancing air safety, and conducting research into new aviation concepts.
- Earth Science: Studying Earth's climate, environment, and natural resources using satellites and other technologies.
Multiple sources confirm this:
- The NASA website itself states: "NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration." (https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-kids-and-students/what-is-nasa-grades-k-4/)
- Wikipedia describes NASA as "The National Aeronautics and Space Administration." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA)
- Numerous other official NASA documents and websites consistently use the full name.
