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Today we are launching a bold and ambitious new 

initiative to enable us to explore new worlds, develo

innovative technologies foster new industries increinnovative technologies, foster new industries, incre

understanding of the earth, expand our presence 

solar system, and inspire the next-generation 

explorers... 

NASA Administrator Cha

Febru

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Highlights of NASA Highlights of NASA s FY 2011 Bud

’s FY 2011 Bud

 Top line increase of $6.0 billion over 5-years (FY 2011-15) compared to the FY 

for a total of $100 billion over five years.

 Significant and sustained investments in:

◦ Transformative technology development and flagship technology demonstrations 

approaches to space exploration; 

◦ Robotic precursor missions to multiple destinations in the solar system;◦ Research and development on heavy-lift and propulsion technologies;◦ U.S. commercial spaceflight capabilities; ◦ Future launch capabilities, including work on modernizing Kennedy Space Center 

retirement of the Shuttle;

◦ Extension and increased utilization of the International Space Station; ◦ Cross-cutting technology development aimed at improving NASA, other govern

commercial space capabilities; 

◦ Accelerating the next wave of Climate change research and observations spacec◦ NextGen and green aviation; and◦ Ed i i l di f STEM Education, including focus on STEM.

 Cancellation of the Constellation program; and $600 million in FY 2011 to ens

retirement of the Space Shuttle upon completion of the current manifest. 

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Funding Table

Budget Authority ($M) FY 2009 ARRA FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 

Science 4,503.1 400.0 4,493.3 5,005.6 5,248.6 5,509.6 5,709.8 Earth Science 1,377.3 325.0 1,420.7 1,801.7 1,944.4 2,089.4 2,216.5 Planetary Science 1,288.1 1,341.3 1,485.8 1,547.3 1,591.3 1,630.2 

Astrophysics Astrophysics 1 229 9 1,229.9 75 0. 1 103 9 1,103.9 1 076 3 1,076.3 1 109 3 1,109.3 1 149 1 1,149.1 1 158 7 1,158.7 Heliophysics 607.8 627.4 641.9 647.6 679.8 704.4 Aeronautics and Space Research and Technology 500.0 150.0 507.0 1,151.8 1,596.9 1,650.1 1,659.0 

Aeronautics Research 500.0 150.0 507.0 579.6 584.7 590.4 595.1 Space Technology 572.2 1,012.2 1,059.7 1,063.9 

Exploration 3,505.5 400.0 3,779.8 4,263.4 4,577.4 4,718.9 4,923.3 Space Operations 5,764.7 6,180.6 4,887.8 4,290.2 4,253.3 4,362.6 Space Shuttle 2,979.5 3,139.4 989.1 86.1International Space Station 2,060.2 2,317.0 2,779.8 2,983.6 3,129.4 3,221.9 

Space and Flight Support (SFS) 725.0 724.2 1,119.0 1,220.6 1,123.9 1,140.7 

Education 169.2 183.8 145.8 145.8 145.7 145.7 Cross‐Agency Support 3,306.4 50.0 3,095.1 3,111.4 3,189.6 3,276.8 3,366.5 Center Management and Operations 2,024.3 2,067.0 2,273.8 2,347.4 2,427.7 2,509.7 

Agency Management and Operations 921.2 941.7 837.6 842.2 849.1 856.8 

Institutional Investments 293.7 50.0 23.4Congressionally Directed Items 67.2 63.0Construction and Environ. Compliance and Restor. 448.3 397.3 363.8 366.9 393.5 

Inspector General 33.6 2.0 36.4 37.0 37.8 38.7 39.6 

NASA FY 2010 17,782.4 1,002.0 18,724.3 19,000.0 19,450.0 19,960.0 20,600.0 

Year to Year Change 5.3% 1.5% 2.4% 2.6% 3.2% 

4 The IPP program has been transferred from CAS to Space Technology in FY 2011. The FY 2009 and FY 2010 a

million and $175 million respectively. FY 2010 funding levels may also change, subject to approval in NASA’s in
Exploration Research & Develo

 The Budget includes three new robust exploration progr

1. Technology demonstration program $7 8 billion over five ye

Technology demonstration program, $7.8 billion over five ye

Funds the development and demonstration of technologies tthe cost and expand the capabilities of future exploration actincluding in-orbit refueling and storage. 

2. Heavy-Lift and Propulsion R&D, $3.1 billion over five years. 

Funds R&D for new launch systems, propellants, materials, ancombustion processes.

3. Robotic precursor missions, $3.0 billion over five years. 

Funds cost-effective means to scout exploration targets and hazards and resources for human visitation and habitation.

 In addition, the Budget enhances the current Human Res

Program by 42%; and supports the Participatory ExploratPro

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1. Critical Technology Demonstrat

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Exploration Tech

 Led by NASA’s Exploration Directorate, components include: 

and Demo $652 $1,262 $1,808 $2,013 

 Flagship demonstration program:

 Pursues projects that are generally funded at $0.4-$1.0 billion over lifetimes of less 

that can include partnerships with international, commercial and other government 

 Demonstrates critical technologies such as in-orbit propellant transfer and storage 

orbit propellant transfer and storage

modules, automated/autonomous rendezvous and docking, closed-loop life support other next-generation capabilities. 

 Enabling technology development program: 

 Pursues smaller scale (less than $100 million generally) and shorter duration projec

competitively selected and also can involve commercial, academic, and internationa

 Demonstrates a broad range of key technologies, including in-situ resource utilizati

in-space propulsion. 

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2. Heavy-Lift and Propulsion R

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Heavy-lift and $559 $594 $597 $598 

 Led by NASA’s Exploration Directorate, this program will investigate a broad sc

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propulsion R&D $559 $594 $597 $598 

activities to support next-generation space launch propulsion technologies.

 This program seeks to both reduce costs and shorten development timeframes 

heavy-lift systems. 

 Target R&D activities include:

 New approaches to first-stage launch propulsion; In-space advanced engine technology development 

and demonstrations; and

 Foundational – basic - propulsion research.

 P ld Projects may include intra-governmental l, commercial,

academic and international partnerships.

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3. Robotic Precursor Missions

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Robotic Precursors $125 $506 $699 $797 

 Led by NASA’s Exploration Directorate, this program will send robotic precurs

the Moon Mars and its moons Lagrange points and nearby asteroids to scout t

Robotic Precursors $125 $506 $699 $797 

the Moon, Mars and its moons, Lagrange points, and nearby asteroids to scout tfuture human activities, and identify the hazards and resources that will determcourse of the expansion of human civilization into space. Projects will generally missions that are less than $800 million in life-cycle cost. 

 Research goals include testing technologies and operational concepts and makin

observations that can benefit future human activities in space. 

 Mi i i l d Missions may inclu

de:

 Landing on the Moon with a robot that can be tele-operated from Earth and can tr

video. 

 Demonstrating a factory to process lunar or asteroid materials for use for various 

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Full Utilization of the ISS

2011 2012 2013 2014 

ISS Utilization $2 780 $2 984 $3 129 $3 222 

 Increases by $463 million over FY 2010 enacted, and $2 billion over 4-years (F

compared to the FY 2010 Budget.

ISS Utilization $2,780 $2,984 $3,129 $3,222 

 Supports extension of the lifetime of the ISS likely to 2020 or beyond in conce

international partners. 

 Funds programs to:

 Increase Station capabilities through upgrades to both 

ground support and onboard systems; and

 Support ISS Support ISS s national laboratory activities ’s national laboratory activities .

 The goal will be to fully utilize the Station’s R&D capabilities 

to conduct scientific research, improve our capabilities 

f p ti i p d d t t t h l i for

operating i

n

space, and demonstra

te new technologies

developed through NASA’s other programs. 

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Commercial Crew and Cargo

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Commercial Crew $500 $1 400 $1 400 $1 300 

 Building off successful progress in the development of commercial cargo capabi

Commercial Crew $500 $1,400 $1,400 $1,300 Commercial Cargo $312 -- -- -- 

 Building off successful progress in the development of commercial cargo capabi

Budget invests $6 billion over five years to spur the development of American chuman spaceflight vehicles.

 NASA will allocate these funds through competitive solicitations that support a 

higher- and lower-programmatic risk systems and system components, such as of existing launch vehicles and development of new spacecraft that can ride on vehicles. NASA will ensure that all systems meet the agency’s stringent human-rrequirements.

 In addition, to these commercial spaceflight amounts, the Budget provides (only 

$312 million for additional incentives for NASA’s current domestic commercial provid ers.

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Space Shuttle

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Shuttle $989 $86

 Adds $600 million to the FY 2011 budget to fund the Shuttle to fly out its rem

fl h f h fl h l h f f FY 2011 

Shuttle $989 $86 -- -- 

flights, even if those flights slip into the first quarter of FY 2011.

 Fully supports Shuttle workforce and 

f ili i i ff facility transition efforts.

 Next launch is planned for this Sunday, 

Fb 7th February 7th.

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21st Century Launch Complex

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Kennedy Space 

 Makes a significant investment to modernize the Kennedy Space Center to inc

Center Facilities $429 $500 $400 $400 

operational efficiency and reduce the launch costs not only for NASA, but for 

 Potential projects include:

 Improvements to the effectiveness of the complex’s range; Changes to KSC’s perimeter to allow increased access to KSC facilities;  Enhanced environmental cleanup; and Improvements to payload processing capacity.

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Space Technology 

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Space technology

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 Funds advancements in next-generation technologies, to help improve the Nat

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innovations to make NASA, other government and commercial space activities and affordable. 

 Involves a broad array of participants including academic, commercial and inter

partnerships and incorporates the current Innovative Partnerships Program (inSmall Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Reprograms.)

 F k h i 

Focuses on key areas,such as communicasensors, robotics, materials, and propulsio

 Uses prizes and other innovative researc

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hanisms, in addition to grants an

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traditional funding mechanisms. 
Earth and Climate Science

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Earth Science $1 802 $1 945 $2 090 $2 217 

 Increases by $382 million over FY 2010 enacted, and $1.8 billion over 4-years 

compared to the FY 2010 Budget;

Earth Science $1,802 $1,945 $2,090 $2,217 

 Re-flies the Orbiting Carbon Observatory, which is critical to our understand

Earth’s carbon cycle and its effect on climate change; 

 Accelerates the development of new satellites to enhance observations of the 

other Earth systems; 

 Expands and accelerates Venture-class competitive PI-led missions; Enhances climate change modeling capabilities to enhance forecasts of region

effects; 

 Operates 15 Earth-observing spacecraft in orbit and launches Glory, NPP, and  Proceeds toward completion and launch of remaining foundational missions: L

and GPM (7/13).

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Planetary Science

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Planetary Science $1 486 $1 547 $1 591 $1 630 

 Increases by $16M/yr for identification and cataloging of Near Earth Objects; Restarts Plutonium-238 production w/ DOE to support future missions;

Planetary Science $1,486 $1,547 $1,591 $1,630 

 Continues to operate 11 planetary missions and launches Juno and Gravity Rec

Interior Laboratory (GRAIL); 

 Completes launch preparations for Mars Science Laboratory launch in fall of 20

 Continues work toward LADEE and MA

2013;

 Moves Mars 2016 mission into formulati C i f di Continues funding

Europa J i S 

Jupiter System 

(EJSM) concept development; and

 Begins flight development of the Advance

Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) for 201

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Readiness Date.
Astrophysics

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Astrophysics $1 076 $1 109 $1 149 $1 159 

 Continues to operate 15 missions;

Astrophysics $1,076 $1,109 $1,149 $1,159 

 Works toward NuSTAR launch in 2012 and Astro-H in 2014; and Funds JWST at a 70% confidence level for launch in 2014. Note: The new decadal survey is 

expected to establish science priorities f f oruture missions.

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Heliophysics

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Heliophysics $642 $648 $680 $704 

 Operates 17 missions with the launch of 

Heliophysics $642 $648 $680 $704 

p

SDO in February; 

 Works toward RBSP launch in 2012 and 

MMS launch in 2015;

 Initiates the highest priority “large” 

mission, Solar Probe Plus; and

 Funds Solar Orbiter Collaboration with 

ESA in project formulation. (NASA is providing key instruments and launch vehicle for ESA spacecraft).

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Aeronautics and Green Aviation

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Aeronautics $580 $585 $590 $595 

 Increases by $73 million over FY 2010 enacted, and $0.3 billion over 4-years 

compared to the FY 2010 Budget.

Aeronautics $580 $585 $590 $595 

 In addition to the base program, includes: 

 $20 million per year for an aeronautic

program to support NASA’s environm

responsible aviation program. 

 $20 million per year for research that 

NASA’s ability to verify and validate cosoftware-based systems, with a focus promoting reliable secure and safe upromoting reliable, secure, and safe u

national airspace. 

 $30 million per year to address opera

safety issues related to the integration unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into 

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a rspace. 
Cross-Agency Support and Constr

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Cross-Agency $3 111 , $3 190 , $3 279 , $3 367 , Construction & ECR $397 $364 $367 $394 

 Cross-Agency Support Highlights:

 Continues to fund operations and maintenance of NASA’s 9 field centers Funds agency-wide management functions Works to find efficiencies and drive down operating costs

 Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration Highlight

 Funds major repairs of NASA’s facilities Constructs new or modified facilities as required to conduct NASA’s program  Manages NASA’s environmental clean-up responsibilities

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Education

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Education $146 $146 $146 $146 

 Increases the base NASA education program by $20M to fund several new initi

the recently announced Summer of Innovation. 

$ $ $ $ 

 The Summer of Innovation will pilot programs over three

years involving NASA scientists and curricula to inspire middle-school students and their teachers with exciting experiences that spur those students to continue in STEM careers. 

 Other important programs include:

– The Innovation in Higher Education STEM Education program and Innovations in Glo

Education program , which will focus on innovative ways to reach undergraduate and students, improve student retention in STEM disciplines, leverage the research platforbetter engage community colleges and minority institutions. 

– The NASA Informal Education Opportunities program, which will seek innovative ap

conducting informal education in the Nation's science centers, museums, community other organizations.

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Cancellation of Constellation Progr

2011 2012 2013 2014 

Cx Close Out $1 900 $600

 The FY 2011 Budget cancels the Constellation program and provides $2.5 billio

years for related facility and close-out costs includin

g any increased cost for Sh

Cx Close Out $1,900 $600 -- -- 

y y g ydue to Constellation cancellation. 

 Working with the Congress, NASA will strive to close out the existing Constel

contracts as soon as possible. 

 NASA will create a tiger team to assess workforce, procurement and other issu

report to the Administrator over the coming months. 

 Most important, we are not ending our ambitions to explore space. In order to 

frontiers, we are launching a vigorous new technology development and test prpursue game-changing technology development that can take us further and fasaffordably into space affordably into space.

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An Exciting New Direction for NAS

 NASA’s new strategic approach will spawn exciting developmen

research d h l h ill k f fli h 

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will ma

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t more

and sustainable, inspire a new generation of Americans, and incrknowledge of the solar system and the universe of which we ar

 This investment will ensure that future space explorers will have 

capabilities and knowledge that we can only dream about today. 

 NASA looks forward to working with the Congress and others 

the President’s and the nation’s 

goals for NASA. 

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