T Tauri Stars. An infrared image of the prototype T Tauri star â T Tauri itself. Wisps of dust and gas from the nebula which formed the star can also be seen. Named for the first of their type observed, T Tauri stars are variable stars which show both periodic and random fluctuations in their brightnesses.
NASA stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is a government agency that was created by Congress in 1958. NASAâs mission is to explore space and aeronautics, or flight research. NASA is also responsible for making sure that the United States space program is conducted for peaceful purposes that can help mankind. The head of NASA has to be approved by the government. The president can give NASA directions, like when NASA was first instructed to land on the moon or build a space shuttle. The mission to land on Mars was also a presidential directive.
Building on its legacy of work in air traffic management for crewed aircraft, NASA is researching prototype technologies for a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system that could develop airspace integration requirements for enabling safe, efficient low-altitude operations.