Description

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1. It is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space 1. The agency was created to oversee U.S. space exploration and aeronautics research 1. The administrator is in charge of NASA, and he/she is nominated by the president and confirmed by a vote in the Senate 1.

NASA’s mission is to drive advances in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of Earth 12. NASA’s work spans across various fields such as Earth science, heliophysics, astrophysics, planetary science, aeronautics research, and human spaceflight 12.

NASA has two official logos: the “meatball” and the “worm” 1. The “meatball” logo was designed by employee James Modarelli in 1959, NASA’s second year, and was the most common symbol of NASA for 16 years 1. The “worm” logo, which consisted of the word “NASA” in a unique type style, was introduced in 1975 1.