[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Human Space Flight
For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct
and support of human space flight research and development activities,
including research, development, operations, and services; maintenance;
construction of facilities including repair, rehabilitation, and
modification of real and personal property, and acquisition or
condemnation of real property, as authorized by law; space flight,
spacecraft control and communications activities including operations,
production, and services; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance and
operation of mission and administrative aircraft, [$5,362,900,000]
$5,326,500,000, to remain available until September 30, [1998] 1999, of
which $2,121,300,000 shall be for the International Space Station.
For necessary expenses of the International Space Station, to become
available on October 1 of the fiscal year specified and remain available
for that and the following fiscal year, as follows: for fiscal year
1999, $2,109,200,000; for fiscal year 2000, $1,914,600,000; for fiscal
year 2001, $1,596,800,000; and for fiscal year 2002, $1,147,000,000.
(Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0111-0-1-252 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Space station................... 2,004 1,986 2,114
00.02 US/Russian cooperative program.. 136 150 7
00.03 Payload and utilization
operations.................... 289 293 232
00.04 Space shuttle................... 3,081 3,105 2,984
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00.91 Subtotal, direct program...... 5,510 5,534 5,337
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 70 82 70
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10.00 Total obligations............... 5,580 5,616 5,407
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 276 221 277
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 5,527 5,622 5,397
22.22 Unobligated balance transferred
from other accounts............. 50
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 5,803 5,893 5,674
23.95 New obligations................... -5,580 -5,616 -5,407
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 221 277 266
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 5,457 5,363 5,327
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 177
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 5,457 5,540 5,327
Permanent:
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 78 82 70
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources............. -8
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 70 82 70
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 5,527 5,622 5,397
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,711 1,770 1,884
72.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 56 48 48
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 1,767 1,818 1,932
73.10 New obligations................... 5,580 5,616 5,407
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -5,530 -5,502 -5,674
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,770 1,884 1,617
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 48 48 48
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 1,818 1,932 1,665
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 3,558 3,954 3,857
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1,894 1,466 1,747
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 26 82 70
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 52
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 5,530 5,502 5,674
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -42 -57 -57
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -36 -25 -13
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -78 -82 -70
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources................. 8
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 5,457 5,540 5,327
90.00 Outlays........................... 5,452 5,420 5,604
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This appropriation provides funding for human space flight
activities, including development of the Space Station, the Space
Station research program, and operation of the Space Shuttle. This
includes support of planned cooperative activities with Russia, upgrades
to the performance and safety of the Space Shuttle, and required
construction projects in direct support of Space Station and Space
Shuttle programs.
Performance Objectives
Space Station.--The Space Station will be an international
laboratory in low Earth orbit on which American, Russian, Canadian,
European, and Japanese astronauts will conduct unique scientific and
technological investigations in a microgravity environment. The
Administration continues to be strongly committed to development of the
International Space Station, and the preservation of the partnerships
between the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The
proposed budget provides multi-year funding for the complete development
of the Station within the annual $2.1 billion ceiling and the $17.4
billion development constraints, with Station assembly beginning in late
1997 and finishing by 2002. The Administration continues to monitor
progress through this crucial development period and will consider
future funding, schedule, or content adjustments if they prove necessary
to minimize program costs, maintain international participation, and
ensure a Station capable of continuous scientific and technological
research and permanent human presence in space. In 1996, node and
laboratory module fabrication neared completion, and qualification
testing of flight hardware components began. Activities are well
underway to support crew training, payload processing, and hardware
element processing requirements. In 1997, final fabrication of flight
hardware, qualification testing, and assembly and integration will be
the focus of the program. First element launch is scheduled for late
1997. The FY 1998 budget incorporates all elements of the $2.1 billion
per year program into the Human Space Flight appropriation. This will
allow maximum flexibility in providing a balanced program.
U.S./Russian Cooperative Program.--The United States and Russia are
continuing a program of joint space missions. In 1996, three Shuttle
flights to Mir took place, highlighted by the 181 day stay of Astronaut
Shannon Lucid on the Mir
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Space Station. In 1997, American astronauts will have a continuing
presence aboard the Mir conducting scientific research. Flight hardware
to conduct experiments has been and will continue to be placed on the
Mir. These flights provide valuable opportunities to gain experience in
working with our Russian partners, which will be crucial to the success
of building and operating the International Space Station. These flights
will continue in FY 1997, with three additional flights planned. Two
additional flights are planned in FY 1998, completing phase I of this
cooperative precurser to Space Station.
Payload and Utilization Operations.--These funds will support the
mission planning and hardware preparation activities required to support
the payload and experiment infrastructure, including the spacelab. In
1997-1998, 2 module missions (MSL-1 and Neurolab) will be flown, along
with 3 pallet missions. The Spacelab program is scheduled to be
terminated in 1998, following the Neurolab mission.
Activities funded by the Payload Processing budget support the
technical expertise and facilities necessary to perform payload buildup,
test and checkout, integration, servicing, transportation and
installation into the launch vehicle. In FY 1997, over 30 major and
secondary payloads will be supported; in FY 1998, more than 20 major and
secondary payloads will be supported. The Advanced Projects program
develops technologies to enhance crew safety for the Space Shuttle and
International Space Station, implements improvements to reduce cost of
space flight operations, and pursues advanced technology developments
for future human space flight requirements. Under this program, the X-38
experimental vehicle is being designed to demonstrate the technology and
processes required to produce a crew return vehicle for the
International Space Station. The Engineering and Technical Base provides
basic engineering and technical capabilities to support the NASA mission
assigned to the programs carried out by the Human Space Flight Centers.
These funds support a core environment dedicated to multiprogram
laboratories, test facilities and associated systems, including a skill
base to respond to research, testing and simulations.
Space Shuttle.--The Space Shuttle is a reusable space vehicle that
provides several unique capabilities to the United States space program.
These include launching spacecraft and retrieving payloads from orbit
for reuse, servicing and repairing satellites in space, safely
transporting humans to and from space, and operating and returning space
laboratories. In 1996, eight Shuttle missions were accomplished,
including the three docking missions between the Space Shuttle and the
Russian Mir Space Station. Activities supporting consolidation of
Shuttle contracts into one Space Flight Operations contract were
completed in FY 1996. This will result in significant reductions in the
cost of operating the Space Shuttle through FY 2000 and beyond, with no
impact on safety, performance or schedule.
In 1997, seven shuttle flights are planned. Continued emphasis will
be placed on enhancements to the safety and performance of the Space
Shuttle. Upgrades to the shuttle to increase its reliability and
maintainability will be continued. In FY 1998, seven shuttle flights are
planned, including two assembly flights for the International Space
Station. Completion and first flight of major engine upgrades will also
occur.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0111-0-1-252 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct obligations:
22.0 Transportation of things........ 5 5 5
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 48 48 46
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 4 4 4
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1,560 1,567 1,511
25.2 Other services.................. 74 74 72
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 47 47 46
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 119 120 115
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 2,876 2,889 2,784
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 73 73 71
25.8 Subsistence and support of
persons....................... 412 414 399
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 105 105 102
31.0 Equipment....................... 45 45 44
32.0 Land and structures............. 140 141 136
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 2 2 2
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 5,510 5,534 5,337
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 70 82 70
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99.9 Total obligations............... 5,580 5,616 5,407
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Science, Aeronautics and Technology
For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct
and support of science, aeronautics and technology research and
development activities, including research, development, operations, and
services; maintenance; construction of facilities including repair,
rehabilitation, and modification of real and personal property, and
acquisition or condemnation of real property, as authorized by law;
space flight, spacecraft control and communications activities including
operations, production, and services; and purchase, lease, charter,
maintenance and operation of mission and administrative aircraft,
[$5,762,100,000] $5,642,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
[1998] 1999. [Chapter VII of Public Law 104-6 is amended under the
heading, ``National Aeronautics and Space Administration'' by replacing
``September 30, 1997'' with ``September 30, 1998'' and ``1996'' with
``1997'']. Under the heading, ``National Aeronautical Facilities,''
NASA, in Public Law 103-327, as amended, delete ``September 30, 1998''
and insert ``September 30, 1999''; delete ``October 1, 1997'' and insert
``October 1, 1998''.
For necessary expenses of certain space projects under development,
to become available on October 1 of the fiscal year specified and remain
available for that and the following fiscal year, as follows: for fiscal
year 1999, $504,900,000; for fiscal year 2000, $253,800,000; for fiscal
year 2001, $149,700,000; and for fiscal year 2002, $25,800,000.
(Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)
[For an additional amount for ``Science, Aeronautics and
Technology'', $5,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 1998.]
(Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0110-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Space science................... 1,935 2,131 2,040
00.02 Life and microgravity science... 456 409 222
00.03 Mission to planet Earth......... 1,178 1,587 1,415
00.04 Aeronautical research and
technology.................... 877 24
00.05 Space access and technology..... 686 84
00.06 Launch services................. 52
00.07 Mission communication services.. 451 413 392
00.08 Academic programs............... 86 158 107
00.09 Aeronautics & space
transportation technology..... 1,276 1,463
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00.91 Subtotal, direct program...... 5,721 6,082 5,639
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 421 692 652
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10.00 Total obligations............... 6,142 6,774 6,291
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 615 821 280
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 6,350 6,282 6,294
22.21 Unobligated balance transferred to
other accounts.................. -50
22.30 Unobligated balance expiring...... -1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 6,964 7,053 6,574
23.95 New obligations................... -6,142 -6,774 -6,291
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24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 821 280 282
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 5,929 5,767 5,642
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -177
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 5,929 5,590 5,642
Permanent:
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 377 692 652
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources............. 44
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 421 692 652
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 6,350 6,282 6,294
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 2,576 3,281 3,973
72.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 272 316 316
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 2,848 3,597 4,289
73.10 New obligations................... 6,142 6,774 6,291
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -5,394 -6,082 -6,058
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 3,281 3,973 4,206
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 316 316 316
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 3,597 4,289 4,522
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 2,159 2,809 2,725
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2,876 2,581 2,681
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 96 692 652
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 263
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 5,394 6,082 6,058
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -363 -645 -631
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -14 -47 -21
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -377 -692 -652
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources................. -44
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 5,929 5,590 5,642
90.00 Outlays........................... 5,018 5,390 5,406
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This appropriation provides for the research and development
activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Funds
are included for the construction, maintenance, and operation of
programmatic facilities.
Performance Objectives
Space Science:
The Space Science program seeks to answer fundamental questions
concerning: the galaxy and the universe; the connection between the
Sun, Earth and heliosphere; the origin and evolution of planetary
systems; and, the origin and distribution of life in the universe.
The Space Science program is comprised of a base program of research
and development activities, including research and flight mission
activities, and major flight missions which provide major space
based facilities. In 1996, several scientific discoveries rocked
fundamental theories and re-opened discussion of long-held beliefs.
Among the highlights were the discovery of evidence in a meteorite
believed to have come from Mars that may indicate life began on Mars
early in its history; the discovery of a possible subsurface ocean
on Europa; and, the possible discovery of deep frozen lakes on the
south pole of the Earth's moon.
To capitalize on these enormous successes during the past year,
the NASA budget request for FY 1998 highlights the Origins program.
The program focuses on fundamental questions regarding the creation
of the universe and planetary systems, and the possibility of life
beyond Earth. A strategy for addressing these questions would
involve returning surface samples from Mars; visiting comets and
other planetary bodies; and deploying powerful telescopes to detect
Earth-like planets elsewhere in our galaxy. NASA's Origins program
is responsive to the President's new civil space policy and is a
vital component of the Administration's investment strategy in
science and technology.
Development activities will continue in 1997-1998 on the
Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) in support of a launch
in late 1998. Funding was included in FY 1996 and FY 1997 to
complete development of the Cassini spacecraft, scheduled for launch
in October, 1997. The Global Geospace Science mission spacecraft,
Wind and Polar, are currently operating and providing data on the
interactions between the Sun and the Earth. Development activities
continue on the Relativity (Gravity Probe-B) mission, which remains
ahead of schedule for launch in 2000. Funding was also included to
complete definition activity on the Space Infrared Telescope
Facility (SIRTF) in 1997 and initiate development activities in FY
1998. Development activities on the Thermosphere, Ionosphere,
Mesophere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) mission are scheduled to
begin in mid-1997. Development activities on the Stratospheric
Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) have received continued
support. A commercial operator for development, modification and
operation of the SOFIA aircraft was selected in December 1996.
Several significant scientific discoveries were reported in 1996
based on data gathered from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), and
similar results are anticipated in the future. The second HST
servicing mission in February 1997 will provide two new science
instruments and other servicing requirements as needed. Galileo's
highly successful, two-year tour of Jupiter and its moons will
continue through 1998.
In Explorer missions, the Fast Auroral Snapshot (FAST) was
launched in August 1996. Development activities continue on the
Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) for a launch in 1997, and on the
Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Explorer (FUSE) for a launch in 1998.
Definition is underway on the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) and
Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE) Medium-
Class Explorer (MIDEX) missions. Selection of candidate missions for
the Small-(SMEX) and MIDEX-class Explorer programs continues. These
missions emphasize reduced mission costs and accelerated launch
schedules.
The Mars Global Surveyor was launched in November 1996, and
funds are requested for the development of future Mars missions in
1998 and beyond. The first two Discovery-class missions were
launched in 1996: the Near-Earth Asteroid Rendezvous was launched in
February 1996; and the Mars Pathfinder was launched in December
1996. The Lunar Prospector mission is scheduled for launch in 1997,
and the Stardust mission is to be launched in 1999. Funding is also
included for future Discovery-class missions. The New Millennium
program is underway to provide flight demonstrations for critical
new technologies which will greatly reduce the mass and cost of
future science instruments and spacecraft subsystems, while
maintaining or improving mission capabilities. Development
activities continue on the Deep Space Mission-1 and -2, scheduled
for launch in June 1998 and January 1999, respectively.
The Space Science program assumed most of the responsibility for
Agency-wide core technology development following dissolution of the
Office of Space Access and Technology. Space Science is also
undertaking an aggressive technology development effort to enable
new missions to the outer planets, and to search for Earth-like
planets around nearby
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stars. New technologies are also being pursued to enhance our
capability to explore Mars robotically, and perhaps to confirm the
past or current presence of life on that planet.
Life and Microgravity Science.--This program uses the microgravity
environment of space to conduct basic and applied research to understand
the effect of gravity on living systems and to conduct research in the
areas of fluid physics, materials science and biotechnology. In 1996,
six shuttle missions involving materials and life sciences experiments
were conducted, including two Spacelab missions and three NASA/Mir
missions. In addition to conducting basic and applied research, these
missions have provided the opportunity to refine the definition, design,
and development of experiment hardware planned for use on the
International Space Station. In 1997, four shuttle missions including
the Materials Sciences Laboratory (MSL-1) mission and three NASA/Mir
missions are planned. In 1998, the NASA/NIH Neurolab mission is planned,
which will continue the agency's efforts to expand its collaborative
activities with the National Institutes of Health and other Federal
agencies to maximize the return on science investments. In addition to
this mission, the program will be supporting the launch of the Alpha
Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS). The Space Station research program and the
remaining two NASA/Mir missions will be incorporated into the Human
Space Flight Appropriation within the Space Station program.
Mission to Planet Earth.--The purpose of NASA's Mission to Planet
Earth (MTPE) enterprise is to understand the total Earth system and the
effects of natural and human-induced changes on the global environment.
MTPE is pioneering the new interdisciplinary field of research called
Earth system science, which recognizes that the Earth's land surface,
oceans, atmosphere, ice sheets and biota are both dynamic and highly
interactive. Earth system science is an area of research with the
potential for immense benefit to the nation, yielding new knowledge and
tools for weather forecasting, agriculture, urban and land use planning,
and other areas of economic and environmental importance. In concert
with other agencies and the global research community, MTPE is providing
the scientific foundation needed for the complex policy choices that lie
ahead on the road to sustainable development. MTPE has established three
broad goals to fulfill its purpose: (1) expand scientific knowledge of
the Earth system using NASA's unique capabilities from the vantage
points of space, aircraft and in situ platforms; (2) disseminate
information about the Earth system; and, (3) enable productive use of
MTPE science and technology in the public and private sectors.
The Earth Observing System (EOS), the centerpiece of Mission to
Planet Earth, is a program of multiple spacecraft missions (the AM, PM,
Chemistry series, Landsat 7, and others) and interdisciplinary science
investigations aimed at providing a 15 year data set of key parameters
needed to understand global climate change. The first EOS satellite
launches will be in 1998. Preceeding EOS are a number of individual
satellite and Shuttle-based missions which are helping to reveal basic
processes. The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, launched in 1991,
collects data on atmospheric chemistry. The Total Ozone Mapping
Spectrometer instrument, launched in 1978 and 1991, measures ozone
distribution and depletion. Two total ozone mapping spectometer
instruments were launched in 1996, one on the Japanese Advanced Earth
Observing System (ADEOS) mission and the other on a dedicated U.S. Earth
probe. France and the U.S. collaborated on the Ocean Topography
Experiment (TOPEX/Poseidon), launched in 1992, to study ocean topography
and circulation. The NASA scatterometer, also launched on the Japanese
ADEOS in 1996, maps ocean winds. In 1997 the Tropical Rainfall Measuring
Mission (TRMM) will measure tropical precipitation. Complementing EOS
will be a series of small, rapid development Earth System Science
Pathfinders (ESSP). Data from MTPE will be captured from the satellites,
processed into useful data products, and broadly distributed by the EOS
Data and Information System (EOSDIS). In FY 1997, NASA initiated a data
purchase program designed to acquire data sets from private sources that
are necessary to accomplish the broad research goals of Earth system
science. MTPE assumed responsibility for the small spacecraft technology
initiative (Lewis and Clark) and the commercial remote sensing program.
The MTPE science program is essential to the discovery of new concepts
and to the design of future missions. The MTPE research is coordinated
through the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), the Committee
on the Environment and Natural Resources (CENR) Subcommittee on Global
Change Research, and the various boards and committees at the National
Academy of Sciences.
Aeronautics and Space Transportation Technology.--The goal of this
enterprise is to pioneer high-payoff, critical technologies with
effective transfer of design tools and technology products to industry
and government.
Within Aeronautics, the High Speed Research Program continued to
develop technologies to establish the viability of an economical and
environmentally sound High Speed Civil Transport. This vehicle--if built
by U.S. industry--could promote U.S. leadership in long-range commercial
air travel markets of the next century. Development of this vehicle
could offer returns of $200 billion in sales and 140,000 high-quality
jobs for the United States. In FY 1996, a preliminary conceptual
definition of a supersonic transport technology configuration was
selected and efforts to develop these technologies continue. In FY 1996,
in cooperation with the FAA, the Advanced Subsonics Technology program
significantly expanded its efforts in critical air traffic technologies.
Research will continue to emphasize aviation capacity as well as
improving the environment through noise and emissions reductions.
Funding is included to continue development of high payoff technologies
enabling a safe, highly productive global air transportation system with
reduced environmental impact.
In FY 1996, the High Performance Computing and Communications
Program achieved sustained multidisciplinary application speeds never
before reached by any NASA application. Funding is included to continue
NASA's leadership role in this vital area. As part of the HPCC program,
the President's FY 1998 budget proposes to provide $100 million each
year for the next three years to support the new Next Generation
Internet initiative. The programs goal is to develop a research network
capable of achieving speeds of 100 to 1,000 times faster than today's
Internet and yield large gains in the quality of service. This
initiative will involve several Federal agencies including the
Departments of Defense, Energy, and Commerce, the National Science
Foundation, and NASA. NASA's contribution to this effort is $10 million
annually for three years. In FY 1997, research activities within the
research and technology base continue to develop innovative concepts,
explore new areas of theory and create the computational models of the
aeronautical principles that will lead to more efficient design and
operation of advanced aerospace systems. NASA will continue to operate
critical national facilities for aeronautical research in support of
industry, Department of Defense and other NASA programs.
The Space Transportation Technology program is developing new
technologies aimed at revitalizing access to space. The technologies
targeted will reduce launch costs dramatically over the next decade, and
increase safety and the reliability of current and future generation
launch vehicles. New performance plateaus for in-space propulsion will
be estab-
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lished, while reducing the cost and weight of launch vehicles. In 1996,
the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Program continued to pursue technology
development and concept definition activities in support of next-
generation reusable systems, focusing on the X-34 and X-33 flight
demonstrators. The decision was made to proceed with Phase II of the X-
33 program. Funding for the RLV program is included to continue
technology development in preparation for the flight of technology
demonstrators. The Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP) is
developing key technologies to dramatically reduce space transportation
costs across the mission spectrum. ASTP will focus on technological
advances with the potential of reducing launch costs beyond RLV goals,
as well as developing technology required to support NASA strategic
needs that are not addressed by RLV.
The Commercial Technology Program's focus in FY 1996 has been to
invest 10 percent of the NASA R&D budget in commercial partnerships with
industry. Based on experience to date, these commercial partnerships are
expected to increase the return on the government's R&D investment,
allowing NASA to do more with limited funds, and strengthen the
international competitiveness of key industry sectors. In FY 1997 and
1998, the program will emphasize increasing commercial partnerships with
industry and continue to refine a technology and partnership database.
Mission Communication Services.--The primary goal of this
operational program is to provide highly reliable, cost-effective
telecommunications services in support of NASA's science and aeronautics
programs. Other U.S. agencies, international space-faring agencies, and
U.S. commercial enterprises are supported on a reimbursable basis.
Ground network, space network, and mission systems are provided under
this program in support of planetary, deep space, Earth-orbiting,
aeronautics, and suborbital systems.
Academic Programs.--The goal of this program is to promote
excellence in America's education system through enhancing and expanding
scientific and technological competence. NASA's education programs span
from the elementary through graduate levels, and are directed at
students and faculty. The goal of the Minority University Research
Program is to expand opportunities for talented students from
underrepresented groups who are pursuing degrees in science and
engineering, and to strengthen the research capabilities of minority
universities and colleges. The range of activities conducted under this
program will continue to capture the interest of all students in science
and technology, develop talented students at the undergraduate and
graduate levels, provide research opportunities for students and faculty
members at NASA centers, and strengthen and enhance the research
capabilities of the nation's colleges and universities.
The FY 1998 budget proposes multi-year appropriations in Science,
Aeronautics, and Technology for development of a Space Infrared
Telescope Facility (SIRTF), a Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared
Astronomy (SOFIA), and an X-33 launch vehicle technology demonstrator.
The multi-year funding will ensure the stability to manage and execute
these programs within their budget and schedule commitments.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0110-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct obligations:
22.0 Transportation of things........ 3 3 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 69 74 68
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 3 3 3
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 525 558 517
25.2 Other services.................. 309 328 305
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 354 376 349
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 92 98 91
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 3,104 3,300 3,060
25.6 Medical care....................
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 136 145 134
25.8 Subsistence and support of
persons....................... 363 386 357
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 90 96 89
31.0 Equipment....................... 173 184 170
32.0 Land and structures............. 32 34 32
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 467 496 460
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 5,721 6,082 5,639
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 421 692 652
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99.9 Total obligations............... 6,142 6,774 6,291
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Mission Support
For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in carrying out
mission support for human space flight programs and science,
aeronautical, and technology programs, including research operations and
support; space communications activities including operations,
production and services; maintenance; construction of facilities
including repair, rehabilitation, and modification of facilities, minor
construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities,
facility planning and design, environmental compliance and restoration,
and acquisition or condemnation of real property, as authorized by law;
program management; personnel and related costs, including uniforms or
allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901-5902; travel
expenses; purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of
mission and administrative aircraft; not to exceed $35,000 for official
reception and representation expenses; and purchase (not to exceed 33
for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles;
[$2,562,200,000] $2,513,200,000, to remain available until September 30,
[1998] 1999.
For necessary expenses of certain space projects under development,
to become available on October 1 of the fiscal year specified and remain
available for that and the following fiscal year, as follows: for fiscal
year 1999, $120,400,000; for fiscal year 2000, $58,000,000; for fiscal
year 2001, $70,000,000; for fiscal year 2002, $98,200,000; and for
fiscal year 2003, $52,600,000. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1997.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0112-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Safety, reliability and quality
assurance..................... 38 40 38
00.02 Space communication services.... 298 285 249
00.03 Research and program management. 2,012 2,102 2,071
00.04 Construction of facilities...... 110 169 157
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00.91 Subtotal, direct program...... 2,458 2,596 2,515
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01.00 Total direct program............ 2,458 2,596 2,515
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 111 132 135
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10.00 Total obligations............... 2,569 2,728 2,650
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 128 151 115
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 2,594 2,694 2,648
22.30 Unobligated balance expiring...... -1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,721 2,845 2,763
23.95 New obligations................... -2,569 -2,728 -2,650
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 151 115 114
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 2,483 2,562 2,513
Permanent:
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 81 132 135
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources............. 30
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 111 132 135
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 2,594 2,694 2,648
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 375 460 594
72.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 49 79 79
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 424 539 673
73.10 New obligations................... 2,569 2,728 2,650
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2,454 -2,594 -2,651
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 460 594 593
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 79 79 79
--------- --------- ----------
74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 539 673 672
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1,950 2,085 2,066
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 399 377 450
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 59 132 135
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 46
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2,454 2,594 2,651
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -78 -118 -123
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -3 -14 -12
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -81 -132 -135
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources................. -30
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 2,483 2,562 2,513
90.00 Outlays........................... 2,373 2,462 2,516
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This appropriation provides funding for mission support and
includes: safety, reliability and quality assurance activities
supporting agency programs; space communication services for NASA
programs; salaries and related expenses in support of research in NASA
field installations; design, repair, rehabilitation and modification of
institutional facilities and construction of new institutional
facilities; and other operations activities supporting conduct of agency
programs.
Performance Objectives
Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance.--The goal of this program
is to assure the safety and quality of NASA missions through the
development, implementation and oversight of Agency-wide safety,
engineering, reliability, maintainability, and quality assurance
policies and procedures.
Space Communication Services.--Activities included in this program
provide for the tracking, telemetry, command, data acquisition,
communications and data processing required by NASA flight projects. In
1996-1998, the networks and support systems that accomplish these tasks
will continue operation. Completion of the upgrade of the Tracking and
Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) White Sands Complex and early development of
the TDRS Replenishment Spacecraft occurred and will continue in 1997 and
1998. The FY 1998 budget proposes multi-year appropriations for
development and launch of three Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS)
replenishment spacecraft. The multi-year funding will support NASA's
plans for the TDRS fixed price spacecraft contract with industry.
Research and Program Management.--This activity provides for the
salaries, travel support, other personnel expenses of the entire NASA
civil service workforce, and includes vital support to the physical
plant at the Centers and at NASA Headquarters.
Construction of Facilities.--This activity provides for: facility
construction activities to preserve NASA's core infrastructure;
environmental compliance and restoration activities, design of
facilities projects, and advanced planning related to future facilities
needs. In 1996-1998, activities in support of discrete projects to
repair and modernize the basic infrastructure and institutional
facilities at NASA centers will be conducted, as well as activities in
support of environmental compliance and restoration requirements.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0112-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 1,215 1,261 1,268
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 17 10 9
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 23 22 19
11.8 Special personal services
payments.................... 7 11 12
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 1,262 1,304 1,308
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 249 277 278
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1 1 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 42 46 46
22.0 Transportation of things........ 5 3 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 18 20 18
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 47 51 47
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 6 7 6
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 34 37 34
25.2 Other services.................. 107 116 106
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 23 25 23
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 66 72 65
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 41 44 41
25.6 Medical care.................... 3 3 3
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 124 134 123
25.8 Subsistence and support of
persons....................... 275 289 262
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 22 24 22
31.0 Equipment....................... 19 20 19
32.0 Land and structures............. 108 117 106
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 5 5 5
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 2,458 2,596 2,515
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 111 132 135
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99.9 Total obligations............... 2,569 2,728 2,650
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 80-0112-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 20,828 20,411 19,469
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 180 170 170
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 110 90 90
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Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Research and Development
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0108-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 1 1
22.30 Unobligated balance expiring......
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1 1 1
23.95 New obligations...................
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 86 60
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources............... -86 -60
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total).....................
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 753 230
72.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 146 60
--------- --------- ----------
72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 899 290
73.10 New obligations...................
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -596 -290
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -13
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 230
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 60
--------- --------- ----------
74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 290
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 596 290
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority.......................
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances...
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 596 290
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -80 -60
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -6
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -86 -60
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources................. 86 60
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 511 230
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Since FY 1995 NASA's Research and Development activities have been
performed in Human Space Flight; Science, Aeronautics and Technology;
and Mission Support. This account shows spending from balances prior to
the account restructuring.
Space Flight, Control and Data Communications
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0105-0-1-252 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 4 4
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 4
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 5 4 4
23.95 New obligations...................
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 4 4 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 7 5
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources............... -7 -5
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total).....................
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 424 171 40
72.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 12 5
--------- --------- ----------
72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 436 176 40
73.10 New obligations...................
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -248 -132 -10
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -8 -4
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -4
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 171 40 30
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 5
--------- --------- ----------
74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 176 40 30
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 248 132 10
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority.......................
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances...
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 248 132 10
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -6 -5
88.45 Offsetting governmental
collections................. -1
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -7 -5
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources................. 7 5
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 241 127 10
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Since FY 1995 NASA's Space Flight, Control and Data Communications
activities have been performed in Human Space Flight; Science,
Aeronautics and Technology; and Mission Support. This account shows
spending from balances prior to the account restructuring.
Construction of Facilities
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0107-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Space transportation.............. 27 20
00.22 Mission to planet Earth........... 1
00.41 Aeronautical research and
technology...................... 18 43
00.42 Supporting activity............... 55 36
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10.00 Total obligations............... 100 100
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:
21.40 Treasury balance................ 197 98
21.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 3 2
--------- --------- ----------
21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 200 100
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 200 100
23.95 New obligations................... -100 -100
Unobligated balance available, end of year:
24.40 Uninvested balance.............. 98
24.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 2
--------- --------- ----------
24.99 Total unobligated balance, end
of year....................... 100
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 311 146 206
73.10 New obligations................... 100 100
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -265 -40 -40
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 146 206 166
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 265 40 40
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 265 40 40
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Since FY 1995 NASA's Construction of Facilities activities have been
performed in Human Space Flight; Science, Aeronautics and Technology;
and Mission Support. This account shows spending from balances prior to
the account restructuring.
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0107-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 5 5
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities...................... 1 1
32.0 Land and structures............... 93 93
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99.9 Total obligations............... 100 100
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Research and Program Management
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0103-0-1-999 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 23 10
73.10 New obligations...................
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -6 -10
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -7
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 10
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 6 10
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 6 10
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Since FY 1995 NASA's Research and Program Management activities have
been performed in Mission Support. This account shows spending from
balances prior to the account restructuring.
Office of Inspector General
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in
carrying out the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended,
[$17,000,000] $18,300,000. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing
and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act,
1997.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0109-0-1-252 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 16 17 18
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 16 17 18
23.95 New obligations................... -16 -17 -18
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 16 17 18
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 3 3
73.10 New obligations................... 16 17 18
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -16 -17 -18
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 3 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 14 14 15
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 16 17 18
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 16 17 18
90.00 Outlays........................... 16 17 18
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The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to conduct audits
and investigations of agency activities. The Inspector General keeps the
Administrator informed of problems and deficiencies in agency programs
and operations.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0109-0-1-252 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 12 13 14
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 2 3 3
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 16 17 18
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 80-0109-0-1-252 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 190 198 198
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 3 3 3
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Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund
Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-8978-0-7-503 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............
Receipts:
02.01 Earnings on investments; Science,
Space and Technology Education,
Trust Fund...................... 1 1 1
Appropriation:
05.01 Science, space, and technology
education trust fund............ -1 -1 -1
07.99 Total balance, end of year........
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-8978-0-7-503 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 General education aids............ 1
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10.00 Total obligations (object class
41.0)......................... 1
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:
U.S. Securities:
21.41 Par value..................... 16 16 16
21.42 Unrealized discounts.......... 1
--------- --------- ----------
21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 16 16 17
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 17 17 18
23.95 New obligations................... -1
Unobligated balance available, end of year:
U.S. Securities:
24.41 Par value..................... 16 16 17
24.42 Unrealized discounts.......... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
24.99 Total unobligated balance, end
of year....................... 16 17 18
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
60.27 Appropriation (trust fund,
indefinite)..................... 1 1 1
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1 -1 -1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1 1 1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1 1 1
90.00 Outlays........................... 1 1 1
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Administrative Provisions
[(including transfer of funds)]
Notwithstanding the limitation on the availability of funds
appropriated for ``Human space flight'', ``Science, aeronautics and
technology'', or ``Mission support'' by this appropriations Act, when
[(1)] any activity has been initiated by the incurrence of obligations
for construction of facilities as authorized by law, [or (2) amounts are
provided for full-funding for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
(TDRS) replenishment program,] such amount available for such activity
shall remain available until expended. This provision does not apply to
the amounts appropriated in ``Mission support'' pursuant to the
authorization for repair, rehabilitation and modification of facilities,
minor construction of new facilities and additions to existing
facilities, and facility planning and design.
Notwithstanding the limitation on the availability of funds
appropriated for ``Human space flight'', ``Science, aeronautics and
technology'', or ``Mission support'' by this appropriations Act, the
amounts appropriated for construction of facilities shall remain
available until September 30, [1999] 2000.
Notwithstanding the limitation on the availability of funds
appropriated for ``Mission support'' and ``Office of Inspector
General'', amounts made available by this Act for personnel and related
costs and travel expenses of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration shall remain available until September 30, [1997] 1998
and may be used to enter into contracts for training, investigations,
cost associated with personnel relocation, and for other services, to be
provided during the next fiscal year.
[Upon the determination by the Administrator that such action is
necesssary, the Administrator may, with the approval of the Office of
Management and Budget, transfer not to exceed $177,000,000 of funds made
available in this Act to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration for the International Space Station between ``Science,
aeronautics and technology'' and ``Human space flight'', to be merged
with and to be available for the same purposes, and for the same time
period, as the appropriation to which transferred: Provided, That such
authority may not be used unless for higher priority items than those
for which originally appropriated: Provided further, That the
Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall
notify the Congress promptly of all transfers made pursuant to this
authority.] (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)