The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program. Established on July 29, 1958, by the National Aeronautics and Space Act,[2] its annual funding for fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) amounts to US$16.8 billion.[1]
In addition to the space program, it is also responsible for long-term civilian and military aerospace research. Since February 2006 NASA's self-described mission statement is to "pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research."[3]
Its motto is ad astra per aspera, Latin for "To the stars through difficulties." or the more common translation "A rough road leads to the stars."[citation needed]
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