Number: RS22381
Title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Overview, FY2007 Budget in Brief, and Key Issues for Congress
Authors: Carl E. Behrens and Daniel Morgan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducts U.S. civilian space and aeronautics activities. Its regular FY2006 appropriation was $16.623 billion. For FY2007, the Administration requested $16.792 billion, a 3.2% increase (or a 1% increase if one-time FY2006 funding for hurricane recovery is included). The NASA Authorization Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-155) authorized FY2007 funding of $17.932 billion. The House provided $16.709 billion. The Senate Appropriations Commitee recommended $17.797 billion. The final appropriation was $16.247 billion (P.L. 110-5). The key issue for Congress is how NASA is implementing the Vision for Space Exploration, including whether it is maintaining a balanced portfolio of programs that include science and aeronautics.
Pages: 6
Date: February 27, 2007