NASA Science seeks to discover the secrets of space, the origins of the universe, search for life elsewhere, and protect and improve life on Earth. NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day – the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research. NASA.gov brings you the latest news, images and videos from America's space agency, pioneering the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Official: NASA Office of Communications NASA+ Featured 5 min read NASA’s Twin ESCAPADE Spacecraft to Slingshot Past Earth on Way to Mars article5 days ago 2 min read NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research nasa.com NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research.To do that, we have worked around the world—and. NASA traces its roots to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Although Dayton, Ohio, is considered the birthplace of aviation, by 1914 the United States recognized that it lagged significantly behind Europe in aviation capability. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars on May 15, using the planet’s gravity to gain speed and slightly tilt its trajectory. The flyby also gave the team an opportunity to prep for the science they will be conducting when they reach the metal-rich asteroid Psyche in 2029. For over three decades, NASA and an international team of scientists and engineers pushed the limits of technology, innovation, and perseverance to build and launch the the most powerful space observatory ever created.