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NASA and the nation are embarking on an ambitious 

program of space exploration that will build on new 

technologies as well as proven capabilities as we 

expand our reach out into the solar system. 

While reaching for new heights in space, we’re creating 

new jobs right here on Earth – especially for the next 

generation of American scientists and engineers – by 

supporting cutting edge aeronautics and space 

technology innovations, research and development that 

will help fuel the Nation’s economy for years to come. 

Despite tough economic times, the FY13 budget 

continues to implement the science, aeronautics and 

space exploration program agreed to by the President 

and a bipartisan majority in Congress, laying the 

foundation for remarkable discoveries here on Earth 

and in deep space including new destinations such as 

an asteroid and Mars. 
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Overview

 We have made tough but sustainable choices to provide stability and continuity to existing 

programs and set an affordable pace for unfolding the next great chapter in exploration.

 We are making steady and tangible progress building the next-generation, deep space crew 

capsule and heavy-lift rocket; expanding use of the International Space Station to improve life on 

Earth and help make the next great leaps in scientific discovery and exploration; and partnering 

with American companies to create new transportation capabilities to reach low-Earth orbit, 

stimulate the economy and decrease our reliance on foreign launch providers. 

 We are facilitating industry’s innovation to develop access to low earth orbit, bringing work to 

American companies and supporting an economy built to last. This will allow NASA to focus on 

the big things that no one else can do and at the same time open an entirely new segment of the 

economy.

 We are driving advances in new aviation and space technologies like laser communications and 

zero-gravity propellant transfer, seeding innovation that will expand our capabilities in the skies 

and in space, support economic vitality, and help create new jobs and expanded opportunities for 

a skilled workforce.

 We are developing an integrated strategy to ensure that the next steps for the robotic Mars 

Exploration program will support science as well as long-term human exploration goals. The 

missions currently at Mars, the Mars Science Laboratory on its way, and MAVEN well into 

development, will help us understand the Red Planet and our needs in future years to meet the 

President’s challenge to send humans to Mars in the mid-2030s. 

 We are building and operating a balanced portfolio of innovative science missions that will reach 

farther into our solar system, reveal unknown aspects of our universe and provide critical data 

about our home planet.

 We are inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and astronauts.
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2013 Highlights

 The Budget accomplishes these goals by: 

 Developing a heavy-lift rocket and crew capsule, with an un-crewed test 

flight planned for as early as 2017 and a crewed flight as early as 2021.

 Continuing the commitment to fully using the International Space Station 

as a National Laboratory, as a unique platform to enable future 

exploration, and as a facility that brings nations together in a common 

pursuit of knowledge and experience.

 Embracing partnership with the U.S. commercial space industry to 

enable safe, reliable, and cost effective access to low Earth orbit for 

crew and cargo and to reduce American reliance on foreign services.

 Pursuing a portfolio of research and technology investments that will 

increase the nation’s capability to operate in space and enable long-term 

deep space exploration. These investments, which will increase the 

capability and decrease the cost of NASA, commercial, and other 

government space activities, include numerous high payoff, high risk 

technology projects that industry cannot tackle today.
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2013 Highlights, continued

 Continuing toward launch in 2018 of the James Webb Space Telescope which 

will again revolutionize our understanding of the universe. 

 Pacing the development of our Mars science program to reflect an integrated 

strategy for long-term human and robotic exploration of the Red Planet.

 Taking care of Earth by providing critical long-term data that will help understand 

our planet’s changes and enable more effective responses to natural disasters. 

We are committed to our work with other government agencies to track and 

address potential threats from near-Earth asteroids, solar flares, space weather, 

and other phenomena.

 Conducting cutting edge aeronautics research with an increased focus on 

enhancing aviation safety and efficiency of aircraft and the airspace, increasing 

performance and reducing environmental impacts.

 Developing and inspiring the next generation of explorers through STEM 

education activities throughout NASA’s programs.

 Focusing on long-term affordability and efficiency through right-sizing and 

renewing NASA capabilities and infrastructure, and reducing administrative costs.
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Important Considerations

 Out-year Funding Assumptions. In this time of national fiscal austerity, NASA has 

accepted the challenge to manage to a flat out-year top-line budget. At this time, funding 

lines beyond FY13 should be considered notional. In general, NASA accounts are held at 

their FY 2013 request level, adjusted for the amounts transferred to the construction 

account in FY 2013. 

 Campaign to Promote Efficient and Effective Spending. This budget 

continues NASA’s efforts to improve operational efficiency and maintains reduced 

spending for service contracting, travel, supplies and materials, and printing and 

reproduction:

 Consolidation of major IT contracts under the IT Infrastructure Integration Program 

(I3P)

 Rationalization of facilities and infrastructure

 Energy management improvements

 Reductions in administrative expenses and service contracting

 Aligning and Right-sizing the NASA Workforce

 Aligning human capital with the priority requirements of the Agency

 Reduces the rate of re-hiring in FY2013 consistent with budget limitations

 Presentation in full-cost, where all project costs are allocated to the project, 

including labor funding for the Agency’s civil service workforce.
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FY 2013 Budget Request

Notes:

- FY 2011-2012 are consistent with submitted operating plans however, for comparability purposes, values for Space Technology in those years reflect the 

funding for Space Technology related activities executed in Exploration, Space Operations, and Cross Agency Support. 

- FY 2012 Estimates include the impact to appropriation accounts of the $30 million rescission included in the 2012 Appropriation Act, in addition to -$1M 

from other prior appropriations included in the total.

- Funds associated with out-year estimates for programmatic construction remain in programmatic accounts.

Budget Authority ($M) by Account, by Theme FY14-17 outyears are notional

Actual

FY2011

FY2012

Est. FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017

4,919.7 5,073.7 4,911.2 4,914.4 4,914.4 4,914.4 4,914.4

1,721.9 1,760.5 1,784.8 1,775.6 1,835.5 1,826.2 1,772.8

1,450.8 1,501.4 1,192.3 1,133.7 1,102.0 1,119.4 1,198.8

631.1 672.7 659.4 703.0 693.7 708.9 710.2

476.8 518.6 627.6 659.1 646.6 621.6 571.1

639.2 620.5 647.0 643.0 636.7 638.3 661.6

533.5 569.4 551.5 551.5 551.5 551.5 551.5

456.3 573.7 699.0 699.0 699.0 699.0 699.0

3,821.2 3,712.8 3,932.8 4,076.5 4,076.5 4,076.5 4,076.5

2,982.1 3,007.1 2,769.4 2,913.1 2,913.1 2,913.1 2,913.1

606.8 406.0 829.7 829.7 829.7 829.7 829.7

232.3 299.7 333.7 333.7 333.7 333.7 333.7

5,146.3 4,187.0 4,013.2 4,035.1 4,035.1 4,035.1 4,035.1

1,592.9 556.2 70.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

2,713.6 2,829.9 3,007.6 3,177.6 3,170.9 3,212.8 3,234.3

839.8 800.9 935.0 857.5 864.2 822.3 800.8

145.4 136.1 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

2,956.4 2,993.9 2,847.5 2,847.5 2,847.5 2,847.5 2,847.5

2,189.0 2,204.1 2,093.3 2,093.3 2,093.3 2,093.3 2,093.3

767.4 789.8 754.2 754.2 754.2 754.2 754.2

432.9 486.0 619.2 450.4 450.4 450.4 450.4

373.3 441.2 552.8 359.5 362.9 360.0 360.0

59.6 44.8 66.4 90.9 87.5 90.4 90.4

36.3 38.3 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0

-1.0

18,448.0 17,770.0 17,711.4 17,711.4 17,711.4 17,711.4 17,711.4

FY 2011-2012 are consistent w ith submitted operating plans, how ever for comparability purposes, values for Space Technolgy in those 

 years reflect the funding for Space Tech-related activities executed in Exploration, Space Ops, and CAS.

FY 2012 Estimates include the impact to appropriation accounts of the $30M rescission included in the 2012 appropriation act.

Other Prior Appropriations

NASA FY 2013

Center Management and Operations

Agency Management and Operations

Construction & Envrmtl Compl Restoration

Construction of Facilities

Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Inspector General

Space Shuttle

International Space Station 

Space and Flight Support (SFS)

Education

Cross-Agency Support

Exploration

Exploration Systems and Development

Commercial Spaceflight

Exploration Research and Development

Space Operations

Astrophysics

James Webb Space Telescope

Heliophysics

Aeronautics

Space Technology

Science

Earth Science

Planetary Science

Budget Authority ($M) by Account, by Theme FY14-17 outyears are notional

Actual

FY2011

FY2012

Est. FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017

4,919.7 5,073.7 4,911.2 4,914.4 4,914.4 4,914.4 4,914.4

1,721.9 1,760.5 1,784.8 1,775.6 1,835.5 1,826.2 1,772.8

1,450.8 1,501.4 1,192.3 1,133.7 1,102.0 1,119.4 1,198.8

631.1 672.7 659.4 703.0 693.7 708.9 710.2

476.8 518.6 627.6 659.1 646.6 621.6 571.1

639.2 620.5 647.0 643.0 636.7 638.3 661.6

533.5 569.4 551.5 551.5 551.5 551.5 551.5

456.3 573.7 699.0 699.0 699.0 699.0 699.0

3,821.2 3,712.8 3,932.8 4,076.5 4,076.5 4,076.5 4,076.5

2,982.1 3,007.1 2,769.4 2,913.1 2,913.1 2,913.1 2,913.1

606.8 406.0 829.7 829.7 829.7 829.7 829.7

232.3 299.7 333.7 333.7 333.7 333.7 333.7

5,146.3 4,187.0 4,013.2 4,035.1 4,035.1 4,035.1 4,035.1

1,592.9 556.2 70.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

2,713.6 2,829.9 3,007.6 3,177.6 3,170.9 3,212.8 3,234.3

839.8 800.9 935.0 857.5 864.2 822.3 800.8

145.4 136.1 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

2,956.4 2,993.9 2,847.5 2,847.5 2,847.5 2,847.5 2,847.5

2,189.0 2,204.1 2,093.3 2,093.3 2,093.3 2,093.3 2,093.3

767.4 789.8 754.2 754.2 754.2 754.2 754.2

432.9 486.0 619.2 450.4 450.4 450.4 450.4

373.3 441.2 552.8 359.5 362.9 360.0 360.0

59.6 44.8 66.4 90.9 87.5 90.4 90.4

36.3 38.3 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0

-1.0

18,448.0 17,770.0 17,711.4 17,711.4 17,711.4 17,711.4 17,711.4

FY 2011-2012 are consistent w ith submitted operating plans, how ever for comparability purposes, values for Space Technolgy in those 

 years reflect the funding for Space Tech-related activities executed in Exploration, Space Ops, and CAS.

FY 2012 Estimates include the impact to appropriation accounts of the $30M rescission included in the 2012 appropriation act.

Other Prior Appropriations

NASA FY 2013

Center Management and Operations

Agency Management and Operations

Construction & Envrmtl Compl Restoration

Construction of Facilities

Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Inspector General

Space Shuttle

International Space Station 

Space and Flight Support (SFS)

Education

Cross-Agency Support

Exploration

Exploration Systems and Development

Commercial Spaceflight

Exploration Research and Development

Space Operations

Astrophysics

James Webb Space Telescope

Heliophysics

Aeronautics

Space Technology

Science

Earth Science

Planetary Science
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NASA Mission Launches 

(Fiscal Years 2011 - 2019)
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Earth Science

 Completes and launches the two remaining 

foundational missions: Landsat Data Continuity 

Mission (LDCM) and Global Precipitation 

Mission (GPM).

 Continues development of OCO-2 crucial to 

our understanding of the Earth’s carbon cycle 

and its effect on the Earth’s climate. 

 Formulates and develops SMAP, ICESat-2, 

and continuity missions SAGE-III/ISS, GRACEFollow on, and OCO-3 instrument.

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Earth Science $1,785 $1,776 $1,835 $1,826 $1,773

 

 Maintains weather and climate change modeling capabilities to enhance 

forecast accuracy. Continues working with NOAA and OSTP to address 

approaches for providing sustained space-borne Earth observations. 

 Operates 16 Earth-observing spacecraft.

 Maintains robust R&A, airborne science (including IceBridge), and 

technology development.

Outyears are notional
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Planetary Science

 Continues work toward LADEE and MAVEN launches in CY2013.

 Follows the recent National Research Council’s (NRC) Decadal Survey to 

the extent resources permit, and funds outer planet missions concept 

development.

 Supports ongoing Research and Technology, and Near Earth Object 

identification and study.

 Restructures future long-term Mars missions to better integrate our 

science and human Mars exploration efforts.

 Funds development of OSIRIS-REx for 

launch in 2016.

 Operates 16 Planetary missions, 

including JUNO and MSL.

 Continues flight development of the 

Advanced Stirling Radioisotope 

Generator for 2014/15 launch readiness.

 Continues restart activities for Plutonium238 production.

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Planetary Science $1,192 $1,134 $1,102 $1,119 $1,199
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Astrophysics

 Funds development of the Gravity & Extreme Magnetism (GEMS) 

mission, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), and 

instruments for Japan’s Astro-H mission.

 Funds the next Astrophysics Explorer mission, to be selected in 2013.

 Continues a robust R&A program. 

 Operates 11 Astrophysics missions, including the Hubble Space 

Telescope, Chandra, Fermi and Kepler (subject to Senior Review).

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Astrophysics $659 $703 $694 $709 $710
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James Webb Space Telescope

 The JWST plan was reviewed 

by NASA’s independent 

Standing Review Board and 

responds to their findings and 

recommendations. 

 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) project has addressed the 

problems of the past and has moved forward with a new baseline for this 

vital project within the available resources. 

 The new plan supports an October 2018 launch date that includes 13 

months of budgeted schedule margin. 

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

JWST $628 $659 $647 $622 $571
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Heliophysics

 Works toward launch of the strategic 

MMS mission in 2015.

 Launches the IRIS Small Explorer mission 

in 2013.

 Funds the next Heliophysics Explorer 

mission selection planned for 2013. 

 Continues formulation of the highest 

priority “large” Heliophysics mission, Solar 

Probe Plus.

 Completes the formulation and undertakes initial development of the Solar 

Orbiter Collaboration mission with the European Space Agency (ESA).

 Operates 16 Heliophysics missions.

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Heliophysics $647 $643 $637 $638 $662
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Joint Agency Satellite Programs

In FY 2010, NASA established the Joint Agency Satellite Division (JASD) 

within the Science Mission Directorate at Headquarters to manage satellite 

development work for other agencies on a fully-reimbursable basis. JASD 

applies standard NASA project management processes to ensure mission 

success for our partners with a focus on efficiently managing operational 

satellite acquisitions.

During FY 2013, NASA expects to continue developing the following 

reimbursable missions for NOAA:

 Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS): satellites, launch vehicles, 

ground system

 Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite–R (GOES-R) 

series: satellites, launch vehicles

 Jason-3: instruments, launch vehicle

 Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR): satellite
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Aeronautics

 Continues support for conducting cutting-edge 

research at the fundamental and integrated systems 

levels to advance U.S. leadership in aeronautics R&D 

and to address national aviation challenges.

 Maintains research focus in improving aviation safety, 

minimizing the environmental impact of aviation, 

developing innovative air traffic management 

technologies and revolutionary vehicle technologies 

for NextGen. 

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Aeronautics $551 $551 $551 $551 $551

 Continues support for the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the National 

Airspace System and the validation and verification of complex aviation systems.

 Continues support for maintaining and improving NASA’s key aeronautics facilities.

 Combines hypersonic and supersonic research into a single project to focus on 

fundamental research for high-speed flight, and transfers responsibility for entry, 

descent and landing research to Space Technology to increase synergy with 

Agency’s exploration and science missions.
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Space Technology 

 Develops and matures broadly applicable technology in areas such as: in-space 

propulsion, robotics, space power systems, deep-space communications, cryogenic 

fluid handling, and entry, descent, and landing, which are essential for exploration 

beyond low Earth orbit.

 Ensures a focus on both near-term mission-driven and long-range transformative 

technology required to meet our Nation’s goals in space. 

 Advances revolutionary concepts and capabilities, 

lowering development costs and reducing risk for 

the Nation’s activities in space by engaging NASA 

Centers, small businesses, academia, industry, 

other Government agencies and international 

partners.

 Leads NASA’s efforts in transferring and 

commercializing technology to a wide range of 

users to ensure the full economic value and 

societal benefit of these innovations is realized. 

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Space Technology $699 $699 $699 $699 $699
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Exploration Systems Development

 By September 30, 2013, NASA will finalize cross-program requirements and 

system definition so that the first test flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) 

and Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) programs are successfully 

achieved at the end of 2017 in an efficient and cost effective way.

 Provides steady funding for SLS and Orion MPCV, along with associated 

Exploration Ground Systems (EGS).

 Exploration Systems Development (ESD) related funding is 

also in the Programmatic CoF ($143.7 million) which is included

in the CECR account.

 Prioritizes work on existing contracts to maintain progress and 

minimize workforce disruptions.

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

ESD 2,769 2,913 2,913 2,913 2,913
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Exploration Systems Development (cont)

 Develops the heavy-lift vehicle ($1.88B in FY 13, including construction and 

exploration ground systems) that will be capable of launching the crew 

vehicle, other modules, and cargo for missions beyond low Earth orbit.

– SLS selected architecture is an Ares/Shuttle-derived solution

 Corresponding modifications to the Kennedy Space Center launch range will 

be addressed by Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program ($0.4B in FY 

2013, including construction).

– NASA will modify Launch Complex 39 to support 2017 launch

 Develops the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle 

($1.0B in FY13, including construction) that will carry 

crew to orbit, provide emergency abort capability on 

launch, sustain the crew while in space, and provide 

safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.

– NASA designated the beyond-LEO version of Orion 

(“block 2”) as the MPCV selected architecture, and will 

pace funding so the vehicle will be available in tandem 

with SLS.

– Supports Exploration Flight Test 1 (EFT-1) in FY 2014 to 

reduce crew vehicle program cost and schedule risks 
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Commercial Spaceflight 

 Continues the development of U.S. commercial human spaceflight systems 

to reduce our dependence on Russian spaceflight capabilities for crew 

exchange.

 Facilitates the development of U.S. commercial crew space transportation 

capability with the goal of achieving safe, reliable, and cost effective access 

to and from low Earth orbit and the International Space Station.

 Builds off successful progress in the development of commercial cargo 

capabilities and the Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) activities.

 Supports award of multiple Space Act Agreements with the intent of having 

multiple partners progress in their integrated design and development 

efforts for a Crew Transportation System (CTS).

 Seeks to ensure that contracted services meet the Agency’s crew 

transportation system certification requirements.

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Commercial 

Spaceflight $830 $830 $830 $830 $830
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Exploration Research and Development 

 Expands fundamental knowledge and develops advanced human 

spaceflight capabilities required to explore space in a more sustainable and 

affordable way. 

 Comprises the Human Research Program (HRP) and the Advanced 

Exploration Systems (AES) program. 

– HRP conducts fundamental and applied research on the human system 

to provide countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to 

enable safe, reliable, and productive human missions.

– AES pioneers new approaches for rapidly developing prototype 

systems, demonstrates key capabilities, and validates operational 

concepts for future human missions beyond Earth orbit.

– AES also supports a joint effort with the Science Mission Directorate to 

pursue robotic precursor activities that acquire strategic knowledge on 

potential destinations for future human missions.

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

ER and D $334 $334 $334 $334 $334
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Space Shuttle

 Finalizes disposition for Space 

Shuttle property and capabilities 

no longer required.

 Completes final delivery of the 

shuttle orbiters

 Discovery: reaches Smithsonian 

by April 2012.

 Enterprise: moved to the Intrepid 

Air and Space Museum in April 

2012.

 Endeavour: arrives at the 

California Science Center in 

September 2012.

 Atlantis: transported to the KSC 

Visitor’s Complex in 2013. 

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Space Shuttle $71 - - - -
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International Space Station

 In FY 2013, NASA plans for at least three flights delivering research and 

logistics hardware to the ISS by U.S. developed cargo delivery systems.

 The budget also supports:

– Routine operation of the orbiting facility to support basic science and 

technology development.

– Extension of ISS lifetime to 2020 or beyond in concert with our 

international partners. 

– Utilization of ISS research capabilities, including oversight 

of National Laboratory activities and research by a 

non-profit organization.

– Acquisition of crew and cargo transportation to the ISS.

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

ISS $3,008 $3,178 $3,171 $3,213 $3,234 
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Space and Flight Support

 Supports modernization plans for a 21st Century Space Launch Complex to 

improve capabilities and infrastructure for a low-cost multi-user space 

transportation facility at KSC in conjunction with Exploration Ground System 

efforts for SLS and Orion MPCV.

 Provides space communication and navigation capabilities to all missions 

through numerous networks. 

– Supports Space, Near Earth, Deep Space, and NASA Integrated Services Networks for all NASA missions

– Extends life of spacecraft and ground systems with investments in communications networks, including exercising 

the option of an additional TDRS satellite.

 Ensures crew health and expertise for current and future missions by 

maintaining a sufficient number of astronauts with appropriate skills and 

experience.

 Provides safe, reliable, and cost effective launch services for NASA, 

Commercial and NASA-sponsored payloads using ELVs.

– In FY 2013, includes 3 NASA launches, 4 commercial launches and support of DOD launches 

– Provides advisory support for the NASA COTS/CCDev demonstrations, exploration flight testing and science 

missions

– Certifies new and emerging launch vehicles

 Supports government and commercial rocket propulsion testing at NASA test 

facilities.

– Improves coordination with DoD through successful execution of the National Rocket Propulsion Test Alliance

– Continues work on SSC’s High Pressure Industrial Water System project 

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

SFS $935 $857 $864 $822 $801 
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Education

 NASA will align the Education Portfolio (Office of 

Education, Mission Directorate and Center activities) 

with the priorities and strategies in the NSTC Co-STEM 

5-Year Strategic Plan

 The budget will also focus on competitive opportunities 

for learners and educators; middle school pre- and inservice educator professional development; provide 

experiential opportunities, internships, and scholarships 

for high school and undergraduate students; and use 

NASA's unique missions, discoveries, and assets to 

inspire student achievement and educator teaching 

ability in STEM fields 

Outyears are notional

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Education $100 $100 $100 $100 $100

 The Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) continues to support 

the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions 

and Tribal Colleges through multi-year STEM grants to enhance their research 

capabilities and STEM curricula. 

 The budget also encourages collaboration between government, academia, and 

industry to leverage NASA’s investments in STEM to reach a greater number of 

students and educators. 
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Cross-Agency Support and Construction

 Cross-Agency Support

– Funds operations and maintenance of NASA’s 9 field centers, component 

facilities and headquarters to enable effective and efficient institutional support

– Provides agency-wide management functions, policy and oversight

– Conducts safety and reliability activities to assure safety and mission success

– Works to identify institutional efficiencies to drive down operational costs, 

including workforce sizing and the realignment of workforce skills and 

capabilities. 

 Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration

– Reflects multi-decadal strategy to reduce and renew NASA’s infrastructure to 

be more efficient and sustainable

– Funds major repairs of NASA’s facilities, constructs new or modified facilities 

to conduct NASA’s program missions, and manages NASA’s environmental 

clean-up responsibilities

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Cross-Agency $2,847 $2,847 $2,847 $2,847 $2,847

Construction & ECR $619 $450 $450 $450 $450

Outyears are notional
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Acronyms

• CRS: cargo resupply Services

• ELV: Expendable Launch Vehicle

• EPSCoR: Experimental Program to Stimulate 

Competitive Research

• ESA: European Space Agency

• GOES: Geostationary Operational Environmental 

Satellite

• GPM: Global Precipitation Mission

• GRACE: Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment 

• ICESat: Ice Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite

• IRIS: Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph

• ISS: International Space Station

• JPSS: Joint Polar Satellite System

• JUNO: Jupiter Uranus Neptune Outreach

• LADEE: Lunar Atmosphere Dust Environment Explorer

• LDCM: Landsat Data Continuity Mission

• MAVEN: Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution

• MMS: Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission

• MSL: Mars Science Laboratory

• MPCV: Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

• MUREP: Minority University research and Education Program

• NOAA: National Oceanographic and Atmospheric 

Administration

• NPP: NPOESS Preparatory Project

• OCO: Orbiting Carbon Observatory

• OSIRIS-Rex: Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource 

Identification Security Regolith Explorer

• POES: Polar Operational Environmental Satellite

• RBSP: Radiation belt Storm Probes

• SAGE: Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment

• SLS: Space Launch System

• SMAP: Soil Moisture Active-Passive Mission

• STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

• USGS: U.S. Geological Survey