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NASA involves the educational community in its
endeavors to inspire America's students, create
learning opportunities, and enlighten inquisitive
minds.

Since the creation of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA), chartered by the Space
Act of 1958, NASA has made a substantial commitment to
education. That commitment has continued to the
present and occupies a significant place in the NASA
Strategic Plan. NASA's contribution to education has
been and is based on the Agency's inspiring mission,
specialized workforce, close working relationship with
the research and development community, and unique
world-class facilities. Based on these unique
attributes, NASA has created a comprehensive Education
Program containing a portfolio of activities directed
toward education at all levels, undertaken by the NASA
Office of Human Resources and Education, the Office of
Equal Opportunity Programs, the NASA Enterprises, and
the NASA Field Centers.