NASA is renowned for the Apollo 11 mission, which landed the first humans on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
NASA's Space Shuttle program was the world's first reusable spacecraft system. It operated from 1981 to 2011.
The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is the only facility ever built specifically to house the assembly of a Moon rocket.
While NASA isn't credited with inventing Velcro, they are behind the creation of the Super Soaker!
NASA operates the world's only underwater research station.
NASA actively engages the public in scientific discovery through various citizen science programs.
Many everyday technologies were derived from NASA research, including memory foam, water filters, and even LASIK eye surgery.