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Stimulus 2009 NASA Appropriations (05-15-09)Science received significant one-time appropriations in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA; H.R. 1; Public Law 111-5). Science agencies are now starting to release their reports and plans for the stimulus spending. All agencies that receive one-time funds are required to submit a plan with spending specifics to Congress within 60 days of enactment. In addition all agencies will be tracking the stimulus spending in separate accounts and providing updates on the uses of the stimulus spending. The Administration is also tracking stimulus spending for all federal programs at their recovery.gov website. Geoscience-related programs covered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
stimulus funding include the Earth Science Division within the Science Mission Directorate. Below are updates of stimulus spending plans, provided as the agencies release information and use the funds. Update on Overall Stimulus Spending for NASA (2-17-09) NASA – NASA will receive $400 million for Science, $150 million for Aeronautics, $400 million for Exploration and $50 million for Cross Agency Support. Much of the investment in science is expected to go toward Earth observations related to improving our understanding of climate change. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) was established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act
of 1958 to conduct space and aeronautical research, development,
and flight activities for peaceful purposes designed to maintain
United States preeminence in aeronautics and space. NASA's unique
mission of exploration, discovery, and innovation is intended
to preserve the United States' role as both a leader in world
aviation and as the pre-eminent space-faring nation. It is NASA's
mission to: advance human exploration, use and development of
space; advance and communicate scientific knowledge and understanding
of the Earth, the Solar System and the Universe; and research,
develop, verify and transfer advanced aeronautics and space technologies.
The geoscience community is most interested in the Earth science
observations conducted within the Science Mission Directorate
within four themes (Earth Science, Planetary Science, Heliophysics
and Astrophysics).
Sources: NASA Budget Information website. Please send any comments or requests for information to the AGI Government Affairs Program at govt@agiweb.org. Prepared by Linda Rowan and Corina Cerovski-Darriau, AGI Government Affairs Staff. Last Update May 15, 2009. |
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