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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Founded 1958

NASA is a U.S. government agency dedicated to space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research, inspiring global innovation through extensive STEM education programs and iconic missions.

Opportunities from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Competition

NASA Space Apps Challenge India

by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is the world’s largest annual hackathon, inviting innovators globally to solve real-world problems using NASA's open data.

For children ages 12 to 17
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCodingTeamwork
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About

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a leading U.S. government agency dedicated to pioneering space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. It spearheads America's civil space program, driving advancements that benefit humanity and inspire global innovation. NASA actively engages a diverse global audience, from K-12 students to university researchers, through extensive STEM education initiatives, internships, and challenges such as the International Space Apps Challenge. The agency is committed to fostering the next generation of explorers and innovators worldwide, including aspiring scientists and engineers in India. The core mission of NASA encompasses human spaceflight, robotic planetary exploration, Earth science research, and astrophysics. The agency operates iconic missions, including the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, Mars rovers, and the International Space Station, contributing significantly to our understanding of the universe.

Affiliations

U.S. GovernmentInternational Space Agency Partners

Programs offered

  • Human Spaceflight (e.g., Artemis missions, International Space Station)
  • Robotic Planetary Exploration (e.g., Mars rovers, Juno, Voyager)
  • Earth Science Research
  • Astrophysics (e.g., Hubble, James Webb Space Telescopes)
  • Aeronautics Research
  • STEM Education and Outreach (e.g., Space Apps Challenge, Internships, Space Camp)

Achievements

  • First American satellite (Explorer 1)
  • First human Moon landing (Apollo 11)
  • Deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope
  • Operation of the International Space Station
  • Mars Rover missions (e.g., Curiosity, Perseverance)
  • Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope
  • Pioneering reusable spacecraft (Space Shuttle program)

Leadership

  • Jared Isaacman, Administrator (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
  • Amit Kshatriya, Associate Administrator (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
  • Casey Swails, Deputy Associate Administrator (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Contact information

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