NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been at the forefront of space exploration and scientific discovery since its inception in 1958
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Over the decades, NASA has achieved numerous milestones that have expanded our understanding of the universe and our place within it
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Here are five of the greatest achievements of NASA up to 2024:
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Apollo Moon Landings (1969-1972): Arguably NASA's most iconic achievement, the Apollo program culminated in the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon
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Hubble Space Telescope: Launched in 1990, the telescope has revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos. Positioned above Earth's atmosphere, Hubble has provided breathtaking images and deep-space observations that were previously impossible
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Mars Rovers has been one of the most ambitious ventures. Beginning with Spirit and Opportunity in 2004, followed by Curiosity in 2012, and Perseverance in 2021, these rovers have explored the Martian surface
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The International Space Station: As a collaborative project with space agencies from around the world, the International Space Station (ISS) stands as a testament to international cooperation in space exploration
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Launched in December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope represents the next generation of space observatories. With its unprecedented infrared capabilities, JWST is designed to explore the most distant and ancient galaxies