NASA

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Definition

Noun: 1. An independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight: NASA is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a civilian agency that conducts research, develops technology, and executes missions related to flight within and beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • NASA launched a new satellite to study climate change.
    • She dreams of working as an engineer for NASA.
    • The Apollo program was one of NASA's greatest achievements.
Advanced Usage
  • "NASA-funded": Financed or sponsored by NASA.
    • The university conducts NASA-funded research on propulsion systems.
  • "NASA-led": Directed or headed by NASA.
    • It was a NASA-led international mission to the space station.
Variants and Related Words
  • Astronaut (n): A person trained by NASA or another space agency to travel and work in space.
  • Spacecraft (n): A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space, often launched by NASA.
  • Mission Control (n): The team on Earth that manages a spaceflight, often referring to NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Synonyms
  • Space agency: An organization responsible for space exploration.
  • Aeronautics and space administration: A formal description of NASA's primary areas of responsibility.
Related Phrases
  • NASA engineer: An engineer employed by NASA.
    • He is a NASA engineer working on the Mars rover project.
  • NASA facility: A building or complex owned and operated by NASA.
    • The rocket was assembled at a NASA facility in Florida.
Noun
  1. an independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight