nasa

Everyday

NASA: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the space agency of the United States, which sends astronauts, rockets and probes into space. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about space, NASA is mentioned for Moon landings, Mars rovers, space telescopes and the International Space Station. It is an acronym said as one word («NAS-uh»). Phrases: NASA scientists, a NASA mission, NASA astronauts.

Examples

• NASA sent astronauts to the Moon. tree →
• NASA's rover is driving on Mars. tree →
• My brother wants to work for NASA. tree →
• NASA scientists study pictures from space telescopes. tree →
• We watched a NASA rocket launch online. tree →
• NASA works with other countries on the space station. tree →
• The NASA website has photos of the planets. tree →

Note

Acronym: written in capital letters, NASA. Said as a word, not letter by letter. Other space agencies: ESA (Europe), CSA (Canada), UKSA (UK), the Australian Space Agency.