Earth

Advancing scientific understanding through the use of global satellite measurements to improve human understanding of our home planet.

Heliophysics

The exploration of the Sun, its effects on Earth and the planets of the solar system, and space environmental conditions and their evolution.

Planets

Advancing scientific knowledge of the origin and history of the solar system, the potential of life elsewhere, and the hazards and resources present as humans explore space.

Astrophysics

Discovering the origin, structure, evolution and destiny of the Universe, and searching for Earth-like planets.
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July 02, 2009

Situated as it is near the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Kennedy Space Center hosts...

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The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is the first mission in NASA's plan to return to the moon...

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