By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 03, 2025

Hindustan Times
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6 groundbreaking NASA achievements in space exploration

Discover NASA’s most remarkable milestones that transformed our understanding of space.

In 1969, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission made history by landing humans on the Moon for the first time.

NASA's rovers, like Spirit, Opportunity, and Perseverance, have explored Mars, studying its surface and searching for signs of past life.

Launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured breathtaking images of distant galaxies, stars, and nebulae, expanding our knowledge of the universe.

NASA is a key partner in the ISS, a laboratory in space where astronauts conduct research to benefit humanity and prepare for future missions.

The Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft, launched in 1977, continue to send back data from interstellar space, far beyond our solar system.

The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, provides deeper insights into the origins of stars, galaxies, and planets.

NASA's Space Shuttle programme was active from 1981 to 2011 and contributed to building the International Space Station.

From landing on the Moon to planning Mars missions, NASA’s achievements inspire the next generation to dream big and explore beyond.

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