![]() It’s a signal of support for our missions in a new era of exploration and discovery.” It’s an investment in the businesses and universities that partner with NASA in all 50 states and the good-paying jobs they are creating. ![]() This budget reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s confidence in the extraordinary workforce that makes NASA the best place to work in the federal government. The budget’s US$1.5bn for astronaut moon landers will enable NASA to increase competition in the development of the final model of transportation needed to take astronauts to the lunar surface.īill Nelson, NASA administrator, said, “Greater than a number, statistic or fact is what the President’s budget request represents. Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface, deepen the USA’s scientific understanding of the moon and test technologies that will prepare for human exploration of Mars.Īdditionally, the budget’s US$4.7bn for common exploration systems development to support lunar missions includes funding for the Orion spacecraft and space launch system (SLS). The budget provides US$7.6bn for deep space exploration. The budget would also enable missions on and around the moon through Artemis while preparing for Mars exploration. To build strategic education collaborations, the Office of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Engagement would be allocated US$150m to improve NASA’s support for educational activities, including those that focus on historically underserved communities. To help NASA support commercial space activities, the budget’s US$1.4bn for space technology research and development will develop new technologies and grow the US commercial space industry, create jobs and reduce costs. This includes US$500m to reduce aviation’s climate impact through efforts including a sustainable flight national partnership to develop a next-generation passenger aircraft. The budget would also provide US$970m for aeronautics research.
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