NASA's AMES Research Center is a research center located in California's Silicon Valley. It was founded in 1939 and is one of the oldest research centers in the United States. The center is part of NASA's AMES Research Center, which is responsible for conducting research in aeronautics, astrobiology, and space exploration. The center has been involved in many projects, including the development of the Lunar Roving Vehicle, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station. It also conducts research in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, and nanotechnology.