Overview

The FY 2012 Budget totals $18.7 billion. It funds:

All major elements of the NASA Authorization A

Key components of the Nation’s priorities – Innovate. Supports long-term job growth and 

economy by increasing R&D investment. – Educate. Uses NASA content to inspire 

learners/teachers.

– Build. Invests in American industry and lessen

reliance on foreign providers with development provided commercial access to the InternationaStation, our long-term platform for human spac

Tough choices, including holding many programs 

authorized levels and elimination of exploration focrobotic precursors. All choices were made with ththe astronauts on the ISS as the highest priority.
2012 Highlights

Maintains the commitment to the 

International Space Station, bringing nations together and enabling future exploration.

Partners with the U.S. commercial 

space industry for ISS access for crew and cargo as soon as possible and to lessen our reliance on foreign services.

Develops a heavy-lift rocket and crew 

capsule to carry explorers beyond Earth orbit, and invests in the R&D to enable deep space exploration. 

Allows for different destinations over 

time as we gain capabilities, including cis-Lunar space, the Moon, asteroids and Mars and its environs.
2012 Highlights

 Sends robotic missions to explore the solar 

system, supports space-based observatories, and studies the Earth.

 Invests in high payoff, high-risk technology 

that industry does not tackle today. 

 Conducts cutting edge aeronautics research 

with increased focus on aviation safety/efficiency and environmental impacts.

 Educates the next generation. Focuses on long-term affordability and 

efficiency through rightsizing and renewing NASA capabilities and infrastructure.

 Protects the pensions of those who have 

devoted their careers to the space shuttle program. 
Important Considerations

 FY11 is still an unknown.  Reorganization: The Administrator intends to 

Space Operations and Exploration Systems Direcover the next few months and transfer a major pothe Exploration Technology Program to Space Te

 Out-year funding assumptions are notio Out-year funding assumptions are notio Funding for Federal Employees. 

The bud

assumes consolidation of labor funding into one pelement per account in the execution year in orde

– Efficiently assign labor to projects, – Focus on strategic workforce issues, and– Provide funding stability for workforce.
FY 2012 Budget Request

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2

Science 

Aeronautics Space Technology Exploration Systems Space Operations 

Education Cross-Agency Support CoF and ECR Inspector General NASA FY 2012 

The FY 2012 Budget provides $18.7 billion in 2

for NASA to support a diverse portfolio of prog

even in austere times.
NASA Mission Launches 

(Fiscal Years 2010-20)
Technical Changes from FY2011 

• Significant technical changes from the FY 201

include transferring:

– Labor funds from all projects into the new Civil 

Labor and Expenses themes in all accounts; a

– Recapitalization funds that were previously he

within the Mission Directorates to the ConstrucFacilities account within the Institutional ConstFacilities Program.

• In addition, due to significantly higher launch 

costs for some vehicles, the Science Mission is reviewing its launch manifest.
SCIENCE
Science Programs, $5.0B

Earth S

Planetary Science, $1.5B

Astrophysics, 

James Webb Space 

Telescope, $0.4B

Heliophysics, $0.6B
Science Changes from FY11 Bud

Programmatic Content changes:• 2 major Earth Science Decadal Missions (DESD

CLARREO) are delayed with launches NET 202Earth science R&D expansions curtailed.

• Planetary mission portfolio will be replanned bas

Decadal survey.

• Astrophysics able to fund only highest Decadal 

priorities; no large mission beyond JWST.

• Heliophysics descope of Solar Orbiter Collabora

may be required due to launch services cost incr

Transfers:• JWST from Astrophysics to create a new theme• Portion of Future Explorers in Heliophysics were 

designated for Astrophysics
Earth Science

 Supports launch of NPP and 

completion and launch of LDCM and GPM.

 Continues development of OCO-2. 

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears 

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 1,439 NA 1,802 1,797 1,822 1,819 

 Formulates and develops SMAP and 

ICESat-2.

 Continues pre-formulation of DESDynI, 

CLARREO and Climate Continuity missions.

 Maintains climate modeling capabilities to enha

forecasts of regional and other effects. 

 Operates 16 Earth-observing spacecraft.
Planetary Science

 Launches Mars Science Laboratory in fall of 201 Continues work toward on LADEE, MAVEN, and 

Trace Gas Orbiter with ESA and outer planet misconcept development.

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears 

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 1,364 NA 1,486 1,541 1,429 1,395 

concept development.

 Supports ongoing Near Earth Object identificatio Enables restart of Plutonium-238 production with 

Energy. Continues wo

Advanced StiRadioisotope Generator.

Operates 13 P

missions.
Astrophysics

Reflects the priorities of the NRC’s Decadal Survey 

Astrophysics, including technology funding for stratmissions beyond JWST, core research support, and funding for Explorer missions.

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011* Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 647 NA 1,076 683 758 776 * includes $445 M for JWST

Continues work on all 

missions in development.

Operates 10 Astrophysics 

missions.

Terminates work on the Joint Dark Energy Mission. 

will evolve to respond to the priorities in the AstrophDecadal Survey for dark energy. 
James Webb Space Telescop

Independent review concluded additional funds wo

needed and has resulted in a significant change in JWST management approach.

The budget provides stability to JWST in FY 2012 

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011* Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 439 NA NA 374 375 375 * $445 M included in Astrophysics

 NASA is developing a revised program plan 

that includes an assessment of schedule & lifecycle cost by this Summer. 

The budget provides stability to JWST in FY 2012 

protecting the budgets of other science missions.

 The Program’s technical achievements 

are substantial, and progress continues during the re-planning process.
Heliophysics

Works toward launch of RB

MMS and continues developthe IRIS Small Explorer mis

Funds the next Heliophysics 

mission selection, planned f

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears 

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 608 NA 642 622 633 653 

mission selection, planned f

Continues formulation of the 

priority “large” mission, SolaPlus.

Maintains commitments to international partners a

continues the formulation of the Solar Orbiter Colla

mission.

Operates 16 Heliophysics missions.
Joint Agency Satellite Progra

NASA established a Joint Agency Satellite Diviswithin the Science Mission Directorate at Headqto manage NASA work conducted for other agea fully-reimbursable basis. This Division:

 Implements requirements from our reimbursab

customers – NOAA and USGS. 

– Continues development of JPSS, GOES

-R

Jason 3 for NOAA.

– Initiates Landsat 9 and 10 for USGS.

 Applies standard NASA project management 

to ensure mission success for our customers focus on efficiently managing operational sateacquisitions.
Upcoming Launches
AERONAUTICS
NASA Aeronautics Programs

Aviation Safety Program

Airspace Systems Program

Fundamental Aeronautics Pr

Integrated Systems Research Program

Aeronautics Test Progr
Aeronautics

Increases research in advanced 

ground-based/flight-deck technologies and automation of airport surface operations; the effects of high altitude ice crystal on 

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyear

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 201

FY 2012 Budget Request 497 501 580 569 569 56

Continues support for new FY 2011 initiatives.Refocuses a smaller Hypersonics project on found

research in which NASA has unique competencies

effects of high altitude ice crystal on aircraft; and utilization of alternative fuels for fuel-flexible engine development. 
Aero Changes from FY11 Budg

• Programmatic Content changes:

– Increased research in Aviation Safety for high a

icing

– Internal realignment of 

• Integrated Systems Research and Fundame

Aeronautics activities to establish the AeronStrategy and Management Program, for moeffective management of directorate level ac

• Integrated Systems Research activities to A

Systems Program for air traffic managemendemonstration activities

– In Fundamental Aeronautics, Hypersonics prog

refocused on foundational research
SPACE TECHNOLOGY
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Space Technology Portfolio 
Space Technology 

The central NASA contribution to a revitalized resea

technology and innovation agenda for our Nation. 

SBIR/STTR ($184M) and exploration technology ($

Funds advancements and innovations in next-gene

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyear

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 201

FY 2012 Budget Request 275 327 512 1,024 1,024 1,02

Funds advancements and innovations in next-gene

technologies, to make NASA, other government ancommercial space activities more capable and affor

 Uses grants, prizes and alte

funding mechanisms to spu

 Funds technology fellowship

graduate students to develoto space technology grand c
Space Technology Changes from FY11 

Programmatic Content changes:• Re-estimation of extramural R&D resulted in an inc

SBIR and STTR

• Partnership Development and Strategic Integration

Crosscutting Space Tech Development, and other tdevelopment activities have decreased due to an oreduction in NASA’s top

-line budget and an approa

aligned with the Authorization Act of 2010.

Transfers:• NASA will move a significant portion of exploration 

technology activities, from ESMD to Space Technoorder to capitalize on the synergy between these acand those in the Crosscutting Space Technology Development.
HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT
Human Space Flight 

 Human Space Flight includes Exploration....• Human Exploration Capabilities• Commercial Spaceflight• Exploration Research & Development

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears 

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 3,626 3,594 3,706 3,949 3,949 3,949 

 And Space Operations....• Space Shuttle• International Space Station• Space and Flight Support

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 6,142 6,147 5,509 4,347 4,347 4,347 
Destinations for Expansion of Humans Into the Sola

Enabled by FY 2012 Investments

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NASA Internal Use Only – Pre-Decisional
Exploration

Changes from FY11 Budget

Programmatic content changes:• Human Exploration Capabilities (HEC) succeeds 

Constellation and focuses on the Space Launch SMulti-Purpose Crew Vehicle.

• Commercial Spaceflight transitions from completin

capability milestones to expanding commercial cre

capability to LEO and the ISS.

• AES program pursues key capabilities for future h

exploration including advanced life support and E

• In FY 2013, ESMD and SMD will pursue missions 

opportunity to gather required data for human exp

Transfers:• Exploration Technology Development (ETD) trans

Space Technology.

• ISS Research transferred to Space Operations.
Human Exploration Capabilit

 Provides steady funding for SLS ($1.8B) and MPC

approximately the 2011 Authorized level, which is foundation from which to develop these important 

 Uses recently-awarded BAA study contracts and G

Requirements Analysis Cycle to evaluate design d

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request NA NA 2,751 2,810 2,810 2,810 

Requirements Analysis Cycle to evaluate design d

 Prioritizes work on existing contracts to maintain p

minimize workforce disruptions.

 Develops a plan that meets available 

funding, pacing MPCV to optimize with SLS. 

 Final decisions on plans for SLS/MPCV will 

be made during the Acquisition Strategy review process this Spring or summer.
Commercial Spaceflight 

 Leverages significant private sector investments to 

development of U.S. commercial human spaceflighand end our dependence on Russian spaceflight ca

 Builds off successful progress in the development o

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears 

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 39 NA 612 850 850 850 

 Builds off successful progress in the development o

commercial cargo capabilities and the Commercial Development (CCDev) activity.

 Supports award of multiple, competitive, milestone-

agreements that support the development, testing, demonstration of multiple commercial crew system

 Ensures that eventual contracted services meet the 

stringent crew transportation system certification requirements.
Commercial Crew Structure and Tim

February 

Awards

Commercial Crew Development (CCDev)

Title Purpose CY 2010 CY 2011

April 

Agreements 

Complete

Develop and demonstrate technologies that enable commercial human spaceflight capabilities. 

CCDev Round 2

CCDev Round 3

October 

Announcement 

for Proposals

March 

Awards

Acquisition 

Planning Initiated 

Mature the design and development of elements of the system, such as launch vehicles and spacecraft. 

Facilitate the development and demonstration of multiple, integrated, end-to-end commercial crew systems. 

Today

NASA Internal Use Only – Pre-Decisional
Commercial Crew Acquisition Strat

 Based on the strategy pioneered under COTS/C

– Incentivize commercial providers to build and o

safe, reliable and cost-effective commercial crecargo transportation systems.

 Key elements of the CCDev 3 strategy include:

– Multiple competitive awards; increased design – Pay for performance milestones; fixed governm

investment; requirement for private capital

– Negotiated service goals, not detailed design 

requirements; tailored human rating requiremestandards, and processes

– NASA Insight/Oversight model based on discip

experts; NASA provided final crew transportatiocertification
Exploration Research and Develop

 Expands fundamental knowledge and develops ad

human spaceflight capabilities required to explore more sustainable and affordable way. 

 Comprises the Human Research Program and the 

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears 

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 146 NA 343 289 289 289 

 Comprises the Human Research Program and the 

Exploration Systems program. 

 Transfers the Enabling Technology Development a

Demonstration (ETDD) to the Space Technology p

 Tough choices – eliminated funding for exploration 

robotic precursors. Supports Joint effort with Scienidentify and prioritize robotic data collection to enahuman exploration beyond low Earth orbit.
Space Operations

Changes from FY11 Budget

Programmatic Content changes:• Includes Space Shuttle Program prime contractor 

liability

• Re-phased Space Shuttle transition and retiremen• Reduced International Space Station, Space comm

and 21st Century Space Launch Complex content other priorities

• Includes Mission Operations 

Sustainment activities beginning in FY 2013
Space Shuttle

 Continues disposition of 

property and capabilities culminating in disposition of 

most Space Shuttle assets 

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 3,101 NA 1,610 665 80 1 

most Space Shuttle assets by FY 2013.

 Supports Shuttle workforce 

and facility transition efforts including funding contractually required ($548M) pension costs related to Shuttle retirement.
International Space Station

 Extends ISS lifetime to 2020 or beyond Expands ISS utilization, including National Laborand non-profit organization oversight activities. Enhances functionality to lower costs or increase 

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears 

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 2,313 NA 2,780 2,841 2,960 3,005 

 Enhances functionality to lower costs or increase efficiency, reduce demands on crew time, improve s& benefit future exploration programs or capabilities. Includes crew & cargo transportation contracts.

The goal is to fully use the Station’s R&D 

capabilities to conduct scientific research, improve our ability to operate in space, and demonstrate new technologies.
Space and Flight Support

 Supports modernization plans for a 21st Century L

Complex.

 Provides space communication and navigation ca

to all missions; crew expertise for future missionslaunch services for NASA and NASA

-sponsored 

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 728 NA 1,119 841 1,307 1,341 

launch services for NASA and NASA

-sponsored 

using ELVs.

 Supports commercial rocket propulsion testing at 

facilities.

 Includes future ISS transportation 

and space communication needs, e.g., future purchases of commercial seats and crew services.
EDUCATION
Education

 Continues the Summer of Innovation pilot. Incorporates the recent design team recommend Expands educator professional development an

service preparation related to NASA missions.

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyear

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 180 183 146 138 138 138 

service preparation related to NASA missions.

 Increases community college 

involvement in NASA research and prepares students for jobs in the twenty-first century.

 Continues MUREP, EPSCoR and 

Space Grants.
Design Team Recommendation

Programmatic recommendations1. Focus the NASA Education Program to improve it

on areas of greatest national need.

– Professional training and development of educ

working with middle-school age students;

– Higher Education program that provides exper

opportunities for students

2. Identify and strategically manage NASA Educatio

Partnerships.

3. Participate in National and State STEM Education 

discussions.
Education Budget Crosswal
INSTITUTIONAL
Cross-Agency Support and Constru

 Cross-Agency Support

– Continues to fund operations/maintenance of NA

centers, facilities and headquarters

– Conducts safety and reliability activities to assur

and mission success

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 3,018 3,019 3,111 3,192 3,192 3,192 

and mission success

– Works to find efficiencies and drive down operat

 Construction and Environmental Compliance a

Restoration– Implements multi-decadal strategy to reduce/ren

infrastructure and funds major repairs/constructirequired to conduct NASA’s program missions, amanages NASA’s environmental clean-up respo

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2011 Outyears a

Actual CR Auth Act FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

FY 2012 Budget Request 453 448 394 450 450 450 
CAS/CECR Changes from FY11 B

Cross-Agency Support• Reduces by $13M for Independent Verification and 

Validation, $7.2M for IT Services, $19.5M for Manand $60.2M for Center Institutional Capabilities.

• Includes labor for 700 additional civil service full tim

equivalent as NASA transitions to the program porcontained in the NASA Authorization Act of 2010. 

Construction & Environmental Compliance & Res

• Demolishes excess capacity and constructs small

sustainable facilities; includes Hangar 1 re-skinnin

• Provides cleanup funds for Santa Susanna Field L• Asks for enhanced EUL authority for renewable en

projects.
Summary

 NASA had to make especially tough 

budget choices this year. 

 Throughout we funded the elements 

and strategies laid out in the NASA Authorization Act of 2010. 

 We also prioritized the safety and 

viability of our astronauts in Space aboard the ISS. 

 The Agency looks forward to working 

with the Congress and others to further the nation’s goals for the Agency.