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NASA Celebrates 110 Years

March 04, 2025
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is marking a significant milestone - the 110th anniversary of its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Founded on March 3, 1915, NACA played a crucial role in transforming flight and paving the way for NASA's future successes. To commemorate this occasion, NASA has released a new collection of videos highlighting NACA's history and contributions. NASA has also announced several recent achievements, including the successful landing of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 on the Moon. The mission carried a suite of NASA science and technology and landed near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium. Additionally, NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station will answer questions from students in Ohio and Texas, providing a unique opportunity for young people to engage with space exploration. Other notable developments include NASA's use of new technology to understand California wildfires and the installation of a heat shield on a private spacecraft bound for Venus. The agency has also recognized Debbie Korth, Orion deputy program manager, as its 2025 Engineer of the Year. These achievements demonstrate NASA's continued commitment to advancing our understanding of space and improving life on Earth.
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