NASA, a renowned American agency, played a crucial role in the space race against the Soviet Union, becoming a symbol of U.S. technological achievement.
Despite its achievements, public awareness of NASA's functions and budget remains low, indicated by surveys showing Americans overestimating its share of federal spending.
NASA was founded in 1958 as a direct result of the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik I, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. space exploration.
NASA's first mission was the launch of Pioneer 1 in 1958, which, although it failed to reach the Moon, provided valuable data for future missions.
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