NASA had a lot to look back on as 2014 faded away into the New Year, including the success of its spacecraft nicknamed MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) that entered Mars' orbit in September and the first ever 3D printing in space in November.

NASA chronicles its Year in Review—in a blog post and in a video posted this week to Facebook—highlighting its work focusing on the red planet, including Orion's first flight in December and its use of the rocket-powered, saucer-shaped Low Density Supersonic Decelerator to test tech needed to land on the surface of Mars.

Space isn't the only place where NASA made advances in 2014. Back on Earth, the agency gave the Federal Aviation Administration a computer software tool that helps air traffic controllers manage the skies in July and in May began gathering data that may help build cleaner aircraft fuels. While its 2014 Earth Science missions aimed to provide more information about climate change, sea level rise and extreme weather events.

NASA also patted itself on the back for its science research on the International Space Station, including an experiment called Veggie, which focuses on growing food in space, and the first 3D printing in space, carried out by NASA Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore in November.

NASA highlighted its social media presence in its look-back blog post, but one 2014 viral sensation missing from the Year in Review that deserves an honorable mention is the parody of Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" created by NASA interns.

BONUS: NASA interns launch 'All About That Bass' parody