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NASA's Discovery Program

NASA's Discovery Program is an initiative that funds specialized space missions aimed at exploring our solar system. It focuses on cost-effective, targeted projects that provide scientific insights into planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Each mission is designed to deliver valuable data within a reasonable budget and timeframe, often involving innovative technologies. By supporting these focused missions, the Discovery Program helps advance our understanding of the universe while maintaining flexibility and efficiency in NASA's exploration efforts.