RS22818
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Overview, FY2009 Budget, and Issues for Congress
February 26, 2008
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Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducts U.S. civilian space and aeronautics activities. For FY2009, the Administration has requested $17.614 billion for NASA, an increase of 1.8% from the FY2008 appropriation of $17.309 billion. The most recent NASA authorization act (P.L. 109-155) does not specify a funding level for FY2009. The overarching issue for Congress is implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration. Aspects of this issue include the development of new vehicles for human spaceflight, plans for the transition to these vehicles after the space shuttle is retired in 2010, and the balance in NASA's priorities between human space exploration and the agency's other activities in science and aeronautics.
