What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rocket scientists heading for landing on a central feature (5)" mean?

The definition is "on a central feature". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. NASA (synonym of "Rocket scientists") + L (first letter of "landing") [first letter: "heading"]; definition: "on a central feature" The answer is Nasal.

Rocket scientists heading for landing on a central feature (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3101 | 10 Across | 2021-03-28 flower

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