National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a U.S. federal agency that conducts civilian aerospace research, manages space exploration programs, and oversees developments in aviation technology.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched a new satellite to study climate change.
    • She dreams of working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as an engineer.
Advanced Usage
  • "NASA's mission": Refers to the specific goals and objectives of the agency.
    • NASA's mission includes expanding human knowledge of space.
  • "A National Aeronautics and Space Administration project": Describes a specific initiative or program managed by the agency.
    • The Mars rover is a flagship National Aeronautics and Space Administration project.
Variants and Related Words
  • NASA (n): The common acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
    • NASA announced a new discovery today.
Synonyms
  • Space agency: A general term for an organization responsible for space exploration.
  • Aerospace administration: A formal term for a body governing air and space travel.
Noun
  1. an independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight