National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Overview, FY2007 Budget in Brief, and Key Issues for Congress

Abstract

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducts U.S. civilian space and aeronautics activities. Its FY2006 appropriation was $16.623 billion. For FY2007, the Administration has requested $16.792 billion, a 1% increase (or a 3.2% increase if one-time FY2006 funding for hurricane recovery is excluded). The NASA Authorization Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-155) authorized FY2007 funding of $17.932 billion. The House Appropriations Committee recommended $16.709 billion. The key issue for Congress is how NASA is implementing the Vision for Space Exploration, including whether it is maintaining a balanced portfolio of programs that include science and aeronautics. This report will be updated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 23, 2006
Accession Number
ADA456518

Entities

People

  • Carl E. Behrens
  • Daniel Morgan

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Congress
  • Earth Sciences
  • Governments
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Solar System
  • Space Exploration
  • Space Sciences
  • Space Shuttles
  • Space Stations
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

  • Space