The Astronomy and Physics Directorate (APD) formulates, develops, and operates state-of-the-art space missions and instruments in astronomy and fundamental physics, addressing the questions: “How did the Universe begin and how has it evolved?”; “How does the Universe work?”; and “How has life come to be?” More @Wikipedia
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