The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that activities in space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency responsible for the civilian space program of the United States, and for its long-term aerospace research. It was established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act in July 1958.

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HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH
FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON
JULY 1969, A.D.
WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND.
  • For the benefit of all.
    • NASA motto.
  • To improve life here. To extend life to there. To find life beyond.
    • The NASA Vision
  • To understand and protect our home planet, To explore the universe and search for life, To inspire the next generation of explorers.
    • NASA Mission
  • Shaping the Future: Launching New Endeavors to Inspire the Next Generation of Explorers.
    • Motto of NASA's Office of Education
  • NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Where else but in Texas would men set up to administer space?
  • There's been a lot of discussion about NASA culture and changing that. I think our culture has always been one of trying to do a very difficult job and do it well.
  • It [Traveling to Mars] is important for our future. If the dinosaurs had a space program, they'd still be here.


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