Ripple Junction NASA Men's Authentic Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

This NASA men's hoodie is made of soft polycotton fleece to keep you warm and comfortable. It features a full zipper, hood, front kangaroo pocket, and ribbed cuffs and waistband. The garment displays an American flag patch on the sleeve and a space shuttle graphic on the back. The product is officially licensed NASA apparel from Ripple Junction and is machine washable, available in sizes ranging from XS to 3XL.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the US government agency responsible for the research, travel, and exploration of space. Established by President Eisenhower in 1958, NASA has achieved remarkable feats, including putting humans on the moon, building satellites that keep the internet online, and researching the fundamental nature of our universe. The agency has provided humanity with breathtaking images of the cosmos, capturing distant galaxies, all-consuming black holes, and the surface of Mars.

NASA's iconic programs have expanded the boundaries of human exploration. The Apollo Program (1960-1972) was responsible for putting the first man on the moon on July 20, 1969. When Neil Armstrong stepped out of Apollo 11 onto the lunar surface, his famous words, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," became an instantly recognizable quote, marking a significant accomplishment for humanity. Only 12 people have ever set foot on the moon.

The Space Shuttle program (1972-2011) aimed to create a reusable spacecraft, a significant advancement from the previous disposable spacecraft. Four shuttles were developed: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis. Tragically, both Challenger and Columbia experienced accidents that resulted in the loss of 14 astronauts.

The Mars Rover mission (2003-Present) has been instrumental in exploring the surface of the Red Planet. The research has revealed the potential presence of water and organic matter on Mars. The first Rover, Opportunity, landed on Mars in 2004 and operated until 2018 when a planet-wide dust storm knocked out communications. Its successor, Curiosity, has continued the exploration, with 4.3 million Twitter followers eagerly following its journey and scientific discoveries.

The Hubble Space Telescope (1990-Present) has provided some of the highest-resolution images of our universe, aiding our understanding of the expansion of the universe and the age of the cosmos, estimated to be 13.7 billion years. The recently launched James Webb Space Telescope (2021-Present) uses infrared technology to observe even older stars and celestial bodies, further expanding our knowledge of the universe.

The International Space Station (1998-Present) is a collaborative effort between the US, Russia, Japan, Europe, and Canada, serving as the largest artificial object in the solar system and a platform for studying the effects of low-gravity environments on human physiology and various scientific fields.

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