NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for space exploration, space technology, and aeronautics research. As a space agency, NASA leads both crewed and robotic missions, develops new space technologies, and conducts research in space science. NASA is known for its partnerships with organizations like ESA and its work on programs like the International Space Station (ISS), the Artemis Program, and the Space Launch System (SLS). Associated keywords include: space exploration, aeronautics, space technology, and scientific discovery.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman led Artemis and Moonbase plan revisions earlier in 2025.
NASA removed the requirement for Starship or Blue Origin to orbit the Moon in Gateway’s specific NRHO orbit after effectively canceling the Gateway lunar orbital habitat earlier in 2025.
NASA’s Office of Inspector General released a report in March that criticized Lunar Starship’s readiness and identified multiple shortcomings and risks.
The Canadian Space Agency wants to use non-financial partnerships similar to NASA Space Act agreements to give companies access to agency infrastructure and expert knowledge.
NASA’s Ignition Program is expected to increase demand for Canada’s space robotics.
NASA's new framework is expected to create massive demand for Canada's space robotics.
NASA said leadership at unlisted centres remains unchanged.
NASA’s current contract with Caltech for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory began on Oct. 1, 2018 and runs through Sept. 30, 2028.
NASA mission directorates will report directly to the NASA administrator under the new structure.
NASA intends to maintain continuity for active and future missions during the procurement process.
NASA named Dr. Lori Glaze as associate administrator of the Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate.
NASA named Carlos García-Galán as program manager for Moon Base in the Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate.
NASA will unify the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate and the Space Operations Mission Directorate as the Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate.
NASA named John Bailey as associate administrator of the Mission Support Directorate.
NASA says the National Space Policy directs the agency to accelerate the Artemis program, establish a Moon Base, develop a nuclear space reactor, ignite the orbital economy, and expand science and discovery missions.
NASA named Steve Sinacore as acting director of the Space Reactor Office and program manager for SR-1 and LR-1 in the Research and Technology Mission Directorate.
Amit Kshatriya will serve as NASA chief engineer.
NASA will continue to insource contractors into civil servant roles where appropriate, strengthen its intern pipeline, and use the NASA Force recruitment initiative with the US Office of Personnel Management.
NASA has awarded Jet Propulsion Laboratory management and operations contracts on a sole-source basis since the laboratory was transferred from the U.S. Army to NASA in 1958.
NASA will task the Research and Technology Mission Directorate with nuclear power and propulsion development.