NASA Glenn Research Center

Founded in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a U.S. government agency that conducts civilian space research and exploration. NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research, aiming to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Its primary office is in Washington, D.C., but it operates additional research centers and field centers across the U.S.