NASA's Webb Telescope Discovers 300 Mysterious Galaxies

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States’ premier civil space agency, responsible for the nation’s civilian space program, aeronautics research, and aerospace technology development[1][2]. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASA operates ten major field centers across the country and employs nearly 18,000 civil servants, supported by an extensive network of contractors, academic institutions, and international partners[1][2]. Since its establishment in 1958, NASA has revolutionized humanity’s understanding of the cosmos, pioneered technological advancements, and shaped global space policy. ## History and Key Achievements NASA was created in response to the Soviet Union’s 1957 launch of Sputnik, with the goal of ensuring U.S. leadership in space exploration. It succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and quickly became the driving force behind iconic programs such as Project Mercury (America’s first human spaceflight program), Project Gemini (which developed techniques for space rendezvous and extravehicular activity), and the Apollo program, which landed astronauts on the Moon between 1969 and 1972[1]. The agency also developed the Space Shuttle, the world’s first reusable spacecraft, and built the International Space Station (ISS), a symbol of international collaboration and scientific research[1][5]. NASA’s robotic exploration has been equally transformative, with over 1,000 uncrewed missions investigating Earth, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The agency’s fleet of observatories—including the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope—has provided unprecedented views of the universe, from the birth of stars to the detection of exoplanets[1]. The Perseverance rover is currently searching for signs of ancient life on Mars, while New Horizons explored Pluto and the outer solar system[1]. ## Current Status and Notable Aspects Today, NASA is advancing the Artemis program, aiming to return human

## Overview The University of Missouri—commonly known as Mizzou or MU—is Missouri’s flagship public research university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)[1][2][6]. Located in Columbia, Missouri, it is the largest university in the state and the cornerstone of the four-campus University of Missouri System[2]. Founded in 1839, Mizzou holds the distinction of being the first public university established west of the Mississippi River, making it a historic institution with deep roots in American higher education[1][2]. ## Mission and Activities Mizzou is a land-grant, Carnegie R1 research university, reflecting its dual mission of accessible education and high-impact research[1][2]. The university offers more than 300 degree programs across thirteen major academic divisions, serving over 31,000 students[2][6]. Mizzou is particularly renowned for its Missouri School of Journalism, the world’s first journalism school, which has produced numerous Pulitzer Prize winners and operates a daily newspaper and an NBC affiliate station[2][3]. The university is also a leader in health sciences, agriculture, engineering, and business, with a strong emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning through initiatives like the Missouri Method and extensive internship opportunities[3][6]. ## Key Achievements Mizzou has a legacy of innovation: it is credited with originating the American tradition of homecoming and houses the nation’s most powerful university research reactor, which is the sole U.S. source of isotopes for nuclear medicine[1][2]. The university’s research enterprise has a significant economic impact on Missouri, driving innovation, attracting investment, and fostering job creation through startups and partnerships with industry and government[1]. Mizzou’s extension programs directly serve millions of Missourians, addressing challenges in agriculture, health, education, and economic development[1]. ## Current Status In recent years, Mizzou has seen a surge in applications