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Duodecillionaire at 16:18, March 7, 2025

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	=== '''Disbanding''' ===		=== '''Disbanding''' ===
	As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]		As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]
	[[Category:Milky Way Galaxy[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]		[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]
	[[Category:Earth]][[Category:Scope: Borealis Univers[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]][[Category: No Longer In Active Developmen[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]

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LordSkorne7 at 16:26, September 25, 2024

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	{{BorealisUniverse}}~~[[Category: Borealis Univers[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]~~[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]		{{BorealisUniverse}}[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]
	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.		The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.
	==History==		==History==

Duodecillionaire at 20:56, September 21, 2024

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LordSkorne7 at 05:54, September 8, 2024

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	As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]		As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]
	[[Category:Milky Way Galaxy ]]		[[Category:Milky Way Galaxy ]]
	[[Category:Earth]][[Category:*Borealis Universe]][[Category: No Longer In Active Development]]		[[Category:Earth]][[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe]][[Category: No Longer In Active Development]]

Duodecillionaire at 03:04, September 4, 2024

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	[[Category: *Borealis Universe]][[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]		{{BorealisUniverse}}[[Category: *Borealis Universe]][[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]
	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[Sol]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.		The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[Sol]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.
	==History==		==History==

LordSkorne7 at 05:06, September 3, 2024

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	As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]		As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]
	[[Category:Milky Way Galaxy ]]		[[Category:Milky Way Galaxy ]]
	[[Category:Earth]][[Category:*Borealis Universe]][[Category: ~~Abandoned~~]]		[[Category:Earth]][[Category:*Borealis Universe]][[Category: No Longer In Active Development]]

LordSkorne7 at 15:31, April 9, 2024

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	As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]		As the public became more influential in space exploration, government operations such as NASA became unnecessary. By the 2380s CE, most colonies established by humanity were completely unaffiliated by Earth governments and declared independence. The public was exploring the Universe at a rate no organization could ever accomplish, and almost every other government space program was disbanded. NASA was not cut entirely, but in 2381 CE, almost eighty percent of resources granted to the agency was discontinued. It continued with assisting very minor space projects, until finally disbanding in 2385 CE. There are many museums in the old NASA buildings, dedicated to ancient Human space travel.[[Category:Organizations]]
	[[Category:Milky Way Galaxy ]]		[[Category:Milky Way Galaxy ]]
	[[Category:Earth]][[Category:*Borealis Universe]]		[[Category:Earth]][[Category:*Borealis Universe]][[Category: Abandoned]]

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	{{BorealisUniverse}}[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]		{{BorealisUniverse}}[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]
	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.		The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.
	==History==		==History==

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	1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.		1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.

	Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station Alph[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]].		Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station Alph[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]].
	==='''Martian Missions'''===		==='''Martian Missions'''===
	While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.		While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.
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	==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====		==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====
	In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[Europ[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.		In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[Europ[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.

	With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.		With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.
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	A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.		A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.

	NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years late[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]].		NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years late[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]].

	==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====		==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====
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	''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''		''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''

	''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [T[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''		''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [T[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''

	''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''		''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''
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	=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===		=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===
	Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp driv[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.		Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp driv[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.

	In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.		In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.
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	Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.		Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.

	In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS Enterpris[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.		In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS Enterpris[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.

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	{{BorealisUniverse}}[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]		{{BorealisUniverse}}[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]
	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.		The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.
	==History==		==History==

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	1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.		1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.

	Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station Alph[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]].		Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station Alph[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]].
	==='''Martian Missions'''===		==='''Martian Missions'''===
	While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.		While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.
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	==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====		==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====
	In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[Europ[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.		In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[Europ[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.

	With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.		With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.
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	A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.		A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.

	NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years late[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]].		NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years late[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]].

	==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====		==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====
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	''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''		''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''

	''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [T[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''		''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [T[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''

	''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''		''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''
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	=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===		=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===
	Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp driv[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.		Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp driv[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.

	In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.		In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.
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	Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.		Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.

	In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS Enterpris[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.		In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS Enterpris[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.

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	{{BorealisUniverse}}[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]		{{BorealisUniverse}}[[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]
	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.		The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.
	==History==		==History==

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	1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.		1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.

	Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station Alph[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]].		Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station Alph[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]].
	==='''Martian Missions'''===		==='''Martian Missions'''===
	While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.		While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.
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	==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====		==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====
	In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[Europ[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.		In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[Europ[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.

	With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.		With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.
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	A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.		A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.

	NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years late[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]].		NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years late[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]].

	==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====		==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====
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	''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''		''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''

	''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [T[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''		''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [T[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''

	''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''		''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''
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	=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===		=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===
	Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp driv[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.		Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp driv[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.

	In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.		In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.
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	Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.		Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.

	In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS Enterpris[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.		In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS Enterpris[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.

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	{{BorealisUniverse}}[[Category: *Borealis Universe]][[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]		{{BorealisUniverse}}[[Category: Borealis Univers[[Category:Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]][[File:NASA.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|Official NASA emblem, used from 1992 to 2100 CE.]]
	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[~~Sol~~]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.		The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly referred to as NASA, was the most advanced [[Humans\|human]] government space agency throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. NASA was responsible for humanity's earliest major breakthroughs in space technology, accomplished the first manned landings across the [[So[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]] system, and paved the way for human dominance in space.
	==History==		==History==

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	1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.		1993 CE began NASA's International Space Station project. Originally NASA intended to lead the Space Station Freedom program independently, but budget restrictions forced NASA to combine Freedom with Russia's Mir-2 project. After the International Space Station began construction that year, more space agencies such as Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's CSA joined the program. Eventually, a total of 17 nations contributed, and the final module of the ISS was added in 2011 by Space Shuttle Discovery. After the Space Shuttle program ended, Russia's Soyuz rockets became the only rocket to transport astronauts to the ISS until the Space Launch System. Years later, the private space company SpaceX began using their Dragon capsules to transport supplies.

	Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station ~~Alpha~~]].		Initially the ISS was planned to be deorbited in 2022 CE, but plans for manned interplanetary missions made it impossible for NASA to build a new space station. So, the ISS was kept in orbit and was planned to be repaired every two years until further notice. It continues to orbit Earth under the name of [[Space Station Alph[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]].
	==='''Martian Missions'''===		==='''Martian Missions'''===
	While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.		While the Space Shuttle and International Space Station were impressive feats, NASA still longed to explore new worlds beyond Earth. NASA unveiled the "Journey to [[Mars]]" campaign, a series of proposed missions, which, when done correctly and on schedule, would land humans on Mars in the 2030's and establish the first deep space colonies.
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	==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====		==== '''Europa Clipper and Europan Bullet''' '''(2026-2039 CE)''' ====
	In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[~~Europa~~]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.		In 2026 CE, NASA's detected the first trace of alien life within [[Europ[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The discovery was made by the Europa Clipper's lander, Sarpedon. After touching down within the Thrace Macula region of Europa, Sarpedon deployed the first of its three small thermal drills. After burrowing around twenty meters below the surface, the drill performed a series of sampling tests on surrounding rock and ice. Soon after, the drill came into contact with organic molecules only possible due to active life. NASA deployed Sarpedon's other two drills, which reached depths of thirty-five and forty meters. As predicted, the drills discovered that the further deeper into the surface they burrowed, the more organics were present.

	With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.		With humanity on the verge of discovering alien life, the United States Congress granted NASA $4 billion to launch a larger Europa lander that would be capable of drilling as deep as 100 kilometers. NASA began construction of the Europan Bullet lander in 2029, but very quickly several implications were found. Drilling technology was not advanced enough to dig as deep as projected, and to develop such a technology would exceed NASA's given budget. To solve this problem, NASA partnered with ESA, JAXA, and many other private space companies. A few nations, such as Canada, Russia, and China, also provided funding and resources for the project.
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	A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.		A sampling of the water revealed objects similar to cells. After putting the cells through a series of tests, it was deduced that these cells were, in fact, alive. A few days afterward, the second drill reached Europa's ocean. Unlike its counterpart, this drill carried auditory and video equipment. Engaging its underwater floodlamp, the drill began to capture high-resolution images and video. Immediately visible was a vast variety of sea-life, such as large, slender eels and intricate bioluminescent jellyfishes. After a few hours of recording, the camera detected a pod of massive whale-like creatures being attracted by the drill's floodlamp. However, the whales appeared to express intrigue, not fear, of the drill. Audio clips recorded the whales communicating a vast assortment of rapid, high-pitched screeches and clicks far more complex than any regular animal could produce.

	NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years ~~later~~].		NASA suspected these whales were intelligent creatures, and a means of communication was devised. By toggling the floodlamp on and off, the drill relayed the first ten prime numbers. Incredibly, the whales not only returned the ten prime numbers they had been given, but they also returned the next six. Seeing this, it was obvious the whales were intelligent. However, knowledge of the discovery the public [http://space-engine.wikia.com/wiki/Impact_of_Disclosure was disclosed two years late[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]].

	==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====		==== '''Space Revolution (2040-2100 CE)''' ====
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	''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''		''"President Leeroy, leaders, representatives of the world...The people must control space, not the government...Is it not a birth-given right in every civilized nation that all men and women have the liberty to travel freely? How are we to accept the private exploration of our planet, but not of space?''

	''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [To] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''		''"[There has been] much speculation on whether humans are capable of a founding a private-powered Universe. [T[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]] that, I argue we are far more able now than any other time before us. Our technology allows us, as evidenced by the colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and manned landings of Pluto and Haumea. But most importantly, the people are prepared. In their first year of availability, over ten-thousand commercial warp drives and spacecraft were sold, and now the public demands larger, more advanced technology.''

	''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''		''"When the Old World traversed the Atlantic to colonize America, ordinary people were given the privilege to start a new life in the colonies. Now, our world is dominated by the nations created by those same colonies. Space is no different. If we grant the people the right to explore the Universe, a new humanity will appear. New peoples, new cultures, and new governments...We are on the cusp of a much broader future."''
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	=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===		=== '''Warp Drive (2330s CE)''' ===
	Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp ~~drive~~]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.		Perhaps NASA's greatest innovation was the [[Warp Drive\|warp driv[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. During the early years of the Kuiper Belt Exploration Program, NASA longed for a faster means of space travel. A research program was created, but the effort was a mess due to a lack of political support. For the first two years of the study, NASA researched fusion propulsion, but since the then-current technology was nowhere near adequate, progress was discontinued. NASA put efforts toward ion, solar, and pulsed plasma propulsion over the next four years, but none provided quality results.

	In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.		In 2331 CE, German scientist Dr. Eckhard Brestrich approached NASA with compelling evidence that confirmed warp drive technology could work. NASA agreed to cooperate with Brestrich in the development of the warp drive. Many other space companies, primarily SpaceX and Boeing, also supported the project.
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	Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.		Initial progress was extremely slow. Even at the time, faster than light travel remained as a far-off notion, and the idea weighed the project down since many involved in the development disbelieved themselves the warp drive could be created in their lifetimes. However, a breakthrough arrived in 2334. Using thousands of nanoplates, NASA successfully magnified the Casimir effect to very slightly accelerate a small satellite in high Earth orbit. Technology improved dramatically, and soon spacecraft were equipped with millions of nanoplates at a time to produce a stronger effect.

	In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS ~~Enterprise~~]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.		In 2338, NASA completed construction of humanity's first manned spacecraft equipped with a semi-powerful warp drive: the [[IXS Enterpris[[Category:*Scope: Borealis Universe - Milky Way]]]. The Enterprise was highly experimental, and months were spent to completely examine the spacecraft for any flaws. No errors were uncovered, and the first live test was given a date. On January 1, 2339, the first crew of the Enterprise arrived onboard. A few hours later, the Enterprise engaged its warp drive and vanished from ground-based viewers. The Enterprise returned to Earth 26 hours later. The Enterprise's warp drive exceeded expectations by achieving speeds of 90 times faster than light and reaching the Oort cloud.