[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 2006
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Science, Aeronautics And Exploration
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct
and support of science, aeronautics and exploration research and
development activities, including research, development, operations,
support and services; maintenance; construction of facilities including
repair, rehabilitation, revitalization, and modification of facilities,
construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities,
facility planning and design, and restoration, and acquisition or
condemnation of real property, as authorized by law; environmental
compliance and restoration; space flight, spacecraft control and
communications activities including operations, production, and
services; program management; personnel and related costs, including
uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901-5902;
travel expenses; purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to
exceed $35,000 for official reception and representation expenses; and
purchase, lease, charter, maintenance and operation of mission and
administrative aircraft, [$7,742,550,000] $9,661,000,000, to remain
available until September 30, [2006] 2007, of which amounts as
determined by the Administrator for salaries and benefits; training,
travel and awards; facility and related costs; information technology
services; science, engineering, fabricating and testing services; and
other administrative services may be transferred to ``Exploration
capabilities'' in accordance with section 312(b) of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended by Public Law 106-377.
(Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Space science..................... 3,336 4,468 203
00.02 Earth science..................... 1,430 1,629 73
00.03 Biological & physical research.... 836 1,128 52
00.04 Aeronautics....................... 880 1,021 811
00.05 Education......................... 200 241 161
00.06 Science........................... 4,929
00.07 Exploration Systems............... 2,848
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 550 664 485
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 7,232 9,151 9,562
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1,191 385
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 8,423 8,345 10,146
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 8,423 9,536 10,531
23.95 Total new obligations............. -7,232 -9,151 -9,562
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24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year.......... 1,191 385 969
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 7,930 7,743 9,661
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced....................... -47 -62
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -10
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 7,873 7,681 9,661
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 252 664 485
68.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 298
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)....... 550 664 485
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 8,423 8,345 10,146
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Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 2,567 3,276
73.10 Total new obligations............. 7,232 9,151 9,562
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -4,367 -8,442 -8,959
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -298
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74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 2,567 3,276 3,879
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 252 4,658 5,509
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 4,115 3,784 3,450
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 4,367 8,442 8,959
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -165 -617 -457
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -87 -47 -28
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -252 -664 -485
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -298
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 7,873 7,681 9,661
90.00 Outlays........................... 4,115 7,778 8,474
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Performance Metrics
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Mars Exploration:
34414 Progress in searching for chemical
and biological signatures of
past and present life on Mars... Green Green Green
Solar System Exploration:
114414Progress in learning what our
solar system can tell us about
extra-solar planetary systems... Green Green Green
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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with the
Science, Aeronautics and Exploration (SAE) activities of the Agency,
which consist of the programs, or ``themes,'' within the Science Mission
Directorate, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, Aeronautics
Research Mission Directorate and the Office of Education. (Last year,
Exploration Systems was in the Exploration Capabilities appropriation.)
The full costs include both the direct and the indirect costs supporting
these programs, and provide for all of the research; development;
operations; salaries and related expenses; design, repair,
rehabilitation, and modification of facilities and construction of new
facilities; and other general and administrative activities supporting
the themes within SAE.
Detailed performance goals associated with the SAE activities are
addressed in NASA's chapter in the 2006 Budget volume. The SAE
activities are described below.
Science.--NASA's Science Mission Directorate now encompass three
themes: Earth-Sun System, Solar System Exploration, and Universe. The
integration of the former Earth and Space Science Enterprises positions
NASA's science endeavors to support and benefit from the President's
vision for space exploration, while providing opportunities to maximize
investments. The Directorate seeks to answer fundamental scientific
questions concerning the galaxy and the universe; connections among the
Sun, Earth and other planets of the solar system; the way in which
Earth's climate is changing; comparisons of Earth with other planets in
our solar system and around other stars; the origin and evolution of
planetary systems; and the origin and distribution of life in the
universe. The Directorate achieves its objectives
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through robotic spacecraft missions, ground-based scientific research
and data analysis, and the development of new technologies for future
missions.
Life on Earth prospers in a biosphere and climate powered by energy
from the Sun and moderated by water and carbon cycles. Working with
domestic and international partners, NASA provides accurate, objective
scientific data and analysis to advance understanding of Earth-Sun
system processes and phenomena. NASA's contributions enable improved
prediction and response capabilities for climate, weather, natural
hazards, and even human-induced disasters. Employing nearly 30 Earth- or
Sun-observing satellites that routinely make measurements with over 100
remote sensing instruments, NASA's goal is to continue using the view
from space to study the Earth system and improve prediction of Earth
system changes, solar variability and the connection between the two. In
seeking to understand the Sun, heliosphere, and planetary environments
as a single, connected system, NASA will pursue two sets of missions:
Solar Terrestrial Probe missions to address fundamental science
questions about the physics of plasma and the flow of mass and energy in
the solar system, and Living With a Star missions to develop specific
knowledge and understanding of those aspects of the Sun-Earth system
that directly affect life and society. The Solar Terrestrial Relations
Observatory (STEREO) will advance our understanding of the Sun's corona,
or outer ``atmosphere,'' and the origin of huge eruptions of solar
material known as coronal mass ejections. Under Living With a Star, the
Solar Dynamics Observatory will observe the solar interior and
atmosphere continuously from geosynchronous orbit to determine the
causes of solar variability. Its images will provide full-disc views of
the sun with four times the resolution of those currently available.
In the next few decades, NASA will deepen our understanding of the
solar system, with spacecraft fanning out to destinations from the
innermost planet to the very edge of our Sun's influence. Some will stay
in Earth's orbit; others will follow looping, one-way trajectories
through the gravitational forces of the planets, and a few will come
back carrying priceless souvenirs from other worlds. Our intensive
investigation of Mars will continue, from above and on the surface, with
a new generation of missions; advanced robotic missions such as the 2009
Mars Science Laboratory are critical to the vision for space
exploration. The past year's successful investigations of Mars and
Saturn will be followed by spacecraft bound for the planets Mercury and
Pluto, completing NASA's initial reconnaissance of our solar system.
NASA will also visit the Kuiper Belt, the suspected source of comets and
other icy bodies that lies predominantly beyond Pluto's orbit, to
investigate the primordial substances which evolved into the solar
system.
To answer important scientific questions about the nature of the
universe, NASA will continue to operate its prolific Hubble, Chandra,
and Spitzer space telescopes, while planning a series of future missions
linked by powerful new technologies and complementary approaches to
shared science goals. These missions will enhance our ability over the
next decade and a half to find planets around other stars and peer deep
into the history of the universe and improve our understanding of its
structure. The Gamma-ray Large-Area Space Telescope will investigate the
high-energy world of black holes and neutron stars, while the Laser
Interferometer Space Antenna will detect gravitational waves generated
by stars and black holes throughout the universe. The Space
Interferometry Mission (SIM) will allow indirect detection of planets
through observation of thousands of stars and will investigate the
structure of planetary disks. SIM will also demonstrate unprecedented
astronomical accuracy and high spatial resolution and will serve as a
technological precursor to the Terrestrial Planet Finder, a mission that
will search for Earth-like planets around stars. The James Webb Space
Telescope will study the earliest galaxies and stars formed after the
Big Bang.
Exploration systems.--The Exploration Systems Mission Directorate
includes four themes that will collaboratively enable sustainable
exploration and scientific discovery in our solar system. The themes are
Constellation Systems, Exploration Systems Research and Technology,
Human Systems Research and Technology, and Prometheus Nuclear Systems
and Technology. The organization of the Mission Directorate into these
four themes reflects, in part, the need to keep some existing
organizational structures in place as programs are incorporated into the
Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. This organization may change as
implementation of the vision for space exploration progresses.
Through the Constellation Systems theme NASA will develop,
demonstrate, and deploy the transportation, life support, and surface
systems that will enable sustained human and robotic exploration of the
Moon, Mars, and beyond. These include the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV)
for the transport and support of human crews traveling to destinations
beyond low Earth orbit, as well as launch vehicles for transport of the
CEV and cargo to LEO, and any ground support infrastructure for
communications and operations. These systems, collectively known as the
``system of systems'' will be developed in a ``spiral'' approach,
wherein early demonstrations and prototypes are used to demonstrate
capabilities, validate technologies, and mitigate risk, all along an
evolutionary path toward an operational capability. The planned first
spiral development will provide the capability to deliver humans to
orbit in a CEV by 2014. The second spiral will deliver humans to the
lunar surface by 2020, followed by the third spiral, which will enable
extended visits on the lunar surface. As spiral development evolves,
system of systems elements will grow to include in-space support
systems, destination surface systems, and additional human support
systems.
The Exploration Systems Research and Technology theme represents
NASA's commitment to investing in the technologies and capabilities that
will enable the vision for space exploration. The goals of solar system
exploration will demand a robust, ongoing commitment to focused
innovation that will benefit activities across the Agency. Through a
focused research and development effort NASA will develop technologies
planned to mature at intervals allowing pre-planned integration into
different spirals and different missions. NASA is working closely with
other government agencies, industry, academia, and other partners to
leverage common requirements and identify innovative ideas. As part of
this effort, the theme includes the Centennial Challenges program, an
effort to establish a series of annual prizes for revolutionary,
breakthrough accomplishments that advance solar system exploration and
other NASA priorities. The other programs within this theme are the
Advanced Space Technology Program, the Technology Maturation Program,
and the Innovative Partnerships Program.
The Human Systems Research and Technology (HSRT) theme comprises
programs and research formerly conducted as part of NASA's Biological
and Physical Research Enterprise. HSRT research and development is
focused on supporting the goals associated with the vision for space
exploration. Programs within this theme advance knowledge and technology
critical for supporting long-term human survival and performance during
operations beyond low Earth orbit, with a focus on improving medical
care and human health maintenance. HSRT comprises three programs: Human
Health and Performance; Life Support and Habitation; and
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Human Systems Integration. The Human Health and Performance program
conducts research on questions about human biology and physiology
relevant to the human exploration of the solar system, and delivers
technology to help maintain or improve human health in the space
environment. The Life Support and Habitation program conducts research
and develops technology for life support and other critical systems for
spacecraft operations. The Human Systems Integration program focuses on
optimizing human-machine interaction in the operation of spacecraft
systems.
Prometheus Nuclear Systems Research and Technology is NASA's effort
to develop nuclear power systems that can transform our ability to
explore the solar system. Historically, space exploration has been
limited by the power available from converting light from the Sun into
energy. On planetary surfaces and in locations distance from the Sun,
solar power is sometimes insufficient. Radioisotope power systems, a
passive form of nuclear power, have addressed this issue and enabled a
wide range of outer planetary exploration missions over the past 40
years, as evidenced by the Galileo and Cassini spacecraft, but the power
levels of these systems are very limited. The development of a new space
nuclear capability can enable more sophisticated, more capable robotic
spacecraft as well as robust systems that may be needed to support
larger-scale operations on the surfaces of the Moon and Mars. While high
costs and technical concerns prompted NASA to defer a nuclear-powered
mission to study Jupiter's icy moons, the agency will start on a new
nuclear technology demonstrator with direct applications to exploration.
Aeronautics research.--The Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
seeks to provide advanced aeronautical technologies to meet the
challenges of next generation systems in aviation for civilian and
scientific purposes. The Directorate conducts research and develops
enabling technology that will: reduce the aircraft fatal accident rate
and the vulnerability of the air transportation system to threats;
protect the local and global environmental quality by reducing aircraft
noise and emissions; enable more people and goods to travel faster and
farther with fewer delays; and result in revolutionary earth and space
science missions and opportunities for economic growth. NASA works
closely with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of
Homeland Security, industry, academia, and other governmental agencies
in developing these technologies.
The Aeronautics Technology Theme consists of three integrated
programs. NASA is transforming its aeronautics program to emphasize
development and demonstration of technologies critical to the Nation's
future aviation requirements, in areas where NASA has unique
capabilities. The Aviation Safety and Security Program conducts research
and technology development for the nation's aviation system to prevent
unintentional and intentional actions that would cause damage, harm, and
loss of life, and to mitigate the consequences of such actions, should
they occur. The Airspace Systems Program conducts research and
technology development that will enable revolutionary improvements to,
and modernization of, the National Airspace System, as well as the
introduction of new systems for vehicles whose operation can take
advantage of the improved, modern air traffic management system. The
Vehicle Systems Program will develop the technologies and conduct flight
demonstrations of the high risk, high payoff concepts that industry,
with its focus on the near-term, does not fund.
Education.--NASA works to inspire and motivate students at all
levels to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM), while also engaging the education
community to reach this goal. NASA's objectives include: providing
elementary and secondary students and teachers with NASA-related
education opportunities; supporting higher education research capability
and opportunities that attract and prepare students and faculty for
NASA-related careers; providing students, teachers, faculty, and
researchers from underrepresented and underserved communities with
opportunities in NASA-related STEM fields; and increasing student,
teacher, and public access to NASA education resources by developing and
deploying innovative technology applications platforms. NASA engages the
public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and
discovery by improving public understanding of science and technology,
including NASA aerospace technology, research, and exploration missions.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 823 836 772
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 30 52 54
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 17 23 23
11.8 Special personal services
payments.................... 5 5
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 870 916 854
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 215 222 215
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 9 6 4
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 41 37 35
22.0 Transportation of things........ 3 4 4
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 18 22 25
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 2 2 3
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 52 65 71
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 5 6 7
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 92 115 125
25.2 Other services.................. 497 621 678
25.3 Other purchases of goods and
services from Government
accounts...................... 145 181 198
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 334 417 455
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 3,382 4,588 5,017
25.6 Medical care.................... 2 2 3
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 36 45 49
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 94 117 128
31.0 Equipment....................... 129 161 176
32.0 Land and structures............. 90 112 123
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 666 848 907
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 6,682 8,487 9,077
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 550 664 485
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 7,232 9,151 9,562
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 9,748 9,696 8,710
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 103 126 92
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Exploration Capabilities
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct
and support of exploration capabilities research and development
activities, including research, development, operations, support and
services; maintenance; construction of facilities including repair,
rehabilitation, revitalization and modification of facilities,
construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities,
facility planning and design, and acquisition or condemnation of real
property, as authorized by law; environmental compliance and
restoration; space flight, spacecraft control and communications
activities including operations, production, and services; program
management; personnel and related costs, including uniforms or
allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901-5902; travel
expenses; purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed
$35,000 for official reception and representation expenses; and
purchase, lease, charter, maintenance and operation of mission and
administrative aircraft,
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[$8,425,850,000] $6,763,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
[2006] 2007, of which amounts as determined by the Administrator for
salaries and benefits; training, travel and awards; facility and related
costs; information technology services; science, engineering,
fabricating and testing services; and other administrative services may
be transferred to ``Science, aeronautics and exploration'' in accordance
with section 312(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958,
as amended by Public Law 106-377. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations
Act, 2005.)
[Space Flight Capabilities]
[For an additional amount for ``Space flight capabilities'', to
repair assets damaged and take other emergency measures due to the
effects of hurricanes and other disasters declared by the President,
$126,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the
amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement
pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made
applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th
Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law
108-287.] (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disasters
Assistance Act, 2005.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Space Operations.................. 5,621 6,940 6,768
00.02 Exploration Systems............... 1,401 1,693 83
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 138 617 398
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 7,160 9,250 7,249
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 573 424
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 7,732 9,101 7,161
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 7,732 9,674 7,585
23.95 Total new obligations............. -7,160 -9,250 -7,249
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24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year.......... 573 424 336
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 7,512 8,551 6,763
40.35 Appropriation permanently
reduced....................... -44 -67
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 10
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43.00 Appropriation (total
discretionary).............. 7,478 8,484 6,763
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 178 617 398
68.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 76
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)....... 254 617 398
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 7,732 9,101 7,161
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Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 1,688 2,844
73.10 Total new obligations............. 7,160 9,250 7,249
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -5,396 -8,094 -7,635
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... -76
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74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 1,688 2,844 2,458
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 178 6,386 4,997
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 5,218 1,708 2,638
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 5,396 8,094 7,635
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -134 -545 -347
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -44 -72 -51
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -178 -617 -398
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... -76
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 7,478 8,484 6,763
90.00 Outlays........................... 5,218 7,477 7,237
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Performance Metrics
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Space Shuttle:
34601 Mishaps causing death, damage to
property of more than $250,000,
or permanent disability or
hospitalization of three or more
people.......................... 0 0
34602 Average number of in-flight
anomalies per flight............ 0 <8 <8
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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with the
Exploration Capabilities activities of the Agency, which includes the
Space Station, Space Shuttle, and Space and Flight Support themes within
the Space Operations Mission Directorate. (Exploration Systems, which
last year was in the Exploration Capabilities appropriation, has been
moved to the Science, Aeronautics, and Exploration appropriation.) The
full costs include both the direct and indirect costs supporting these
programs, and provide for all of the research; development; operations;
salaries and related expenses; design, repair, rehabilitation, and
modification of facilities and construction of new facilities; and other
general and administrative activities supporting the themes within
Exploration Capabilities.
Detailed performance goals associated with Exploration Capabilities
activities are addressed in NASA's chapter in the 2006 Budget volume.
Exploration Capabilities encompasses the following themes: International
Space Station, Space Shuttle Program, and Space and Flight Support.
International Space Station.--The International Space Station (ISS)
is a complex of research laboratories in low Earth orbit in which
American and international astronauts are conducting scientific and
technological investigations in a micro-gravity environment. The primary
objective of the ISS is to support the President's vision for space
exploration. The ISS is still under construction and NASA is examining
how best to complete it in a manner that meets the requirements of the
vision and the ISS international partners while using as few Shuttle
flights as possible. This reexamination is critical to fielding a space
station that adequately supports exploration and allows the Shuttle to
be retired in 2010 as planned.
Space Shuttle operations are expected to begin in the late spring of
2005 and construction of the ISS is planned to resume after the
successful launch of two Shuttle logistics missions to the station. The
2006 Budget request provides funding for the continuation of ISS launch
processing activities, the resumption of vehicle on-orbit assembly with
a crew of three, logistics re-supply and crew exchange using the Space
Shuttle, continuation of research payload and experiment deliveries to
orbit, and reserves sufficient to address unexpected technical issues
that may arise as the program returns to assembly. The 2006 Budget
request also includes funding for development of habitability
modifications and completion of the regenerative environmental control
and life support system needed to increase the station's crew capacity,
consistent with human space exploration research requirements. The
request also includes funds to initiate procurement of crew and cargo
delivery services to support ISS logistics needs. These services are key
to ensuring the ISS's viability both leading up to and following the
Shuttle's retirement.
Space Shuttle.--The Space Shuttle program's primary mission is to
assemble the ISS. In 2010, the Space Shuttle--
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after nearly 30 years of duty--will be retired from service. NASA is
currently determining how many Shuttle flights will be required to
complete an ISS configuration that meets the needs of both the space
exploration vision and the international partners using as few Shuttle
flights as possible. The 2006 Budget request assumes the Space Shuttle
will return to flight in late spring of 2005. It provides for specific
program investments for vehicle safety and supportability needed to
maintain a viable Shuttle fleet through retirement. The 2006 Budget
request will allow NASA to provide appropriate contingency resources to
combat flight hardware obsolescence, maintain ground systems and
facilities, and initiate early actions for an orderly phase-out of the
program.
Space and flight support.--The Space and Flight Support Theme
comprises separate programs that provide ongoing customer support for
critical NASA services including Space Communications, Launch Services,
Rocket Propulsion Testing, and Crew Health and Safety. These services
support a wide range of customers including NASA, other federal
agencies, foreign governments, and commercial interests. Funds for
environmental remediation, which were previously requested in this
theme, are now bookkept as part of NASA's corporate general and
administrative (G&A) funds.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 752 799 878
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 22 50 61
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 20 22 26
11.8 Special personal services
payments.................... 5 6
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 794 876 971
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 186 212 244
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1 6 5
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 32 35 40
22.0 Transportation of things........ 5 6 5
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 5 6 5
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 49 61 46
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 8 10 7
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 149 186 139
25.2 Other services.................. 494 617 460
25.3 Other purchases of goods and
services from Government
accounts...................... 201 251 187
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 2,014 2,515 1,874
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 2,615 3,267 2,432
25.6 Medical care.................... 2 2 2
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 38 47 35
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 83 104 77
31.0 Equipment....................... 168 210 156
32.0 Land and structures............. 84 105 78
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 93 116 87
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 7,022 8,633 6,851
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 138 617 398
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 7,160 9,250 7,249
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 80-0115-0-1-252 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 8,760 9,362 9,953
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 22 43 43
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Human Space Flight
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0111-0-1-252 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Direct program:
Direct program:
00.01 Space station................... 251
00.02 Payload and ELV support......... 14
00.03 Investments and support......... 199 18
00.04 Space shuttle................... 567
00.05 Space communications and data
systems....................... 21
00.07 Safety, mission assurance &
engineering................... 8
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 43
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 1,103 18
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 488 18
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 43
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 590
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1,121 18
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1,103 -18
--------- --------- ----------
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year.......... 18
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
Discretionary:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 47
68.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal
sources (unexpired)......... -4
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)..... 43
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Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 1,678 285 285
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1,103 18
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1,889 -18
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -16
73.45 Recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... -590
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... 4
74.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(expired)....................... -6
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74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 285 285 285
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 43
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 1,846 18
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 1,889 18
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -107
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... 62
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -45
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 4
88.96 Portion of offsetting
collections (cash) credited to
expired accounts.............. -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 1,842 18
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NASA's ``Human Space Flight'' account included the International
Space Station; Payload and Expendable Launch Vehicle Support; Human
Exploration and Development of Space Investments and Support; Space
Communications and Data Systems; and Safety, Mission Assurance and
Engineering. In FY 2004, these activities--except for Safety, Mission
Assurance and Engineering, which was allocated as an indirect charge to
all programs--along with the Crosscutting Technologies portion of the
Aerospace Technology Enterprise, were
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included under the ``Space Flight Capabilities'' account. In FY 2005,
the ``Space Flight Capabilities'' account was renamed the ``Exploration
Capabilities'' account. This account shows spending from balances prior
to the account restructuring.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0111-0-1-252 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Direct obligations:
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 4
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 3
25.2 Other services.................. 28
25.3 Other purchases of goods and
services from Government
accounts...................... 8
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 475
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 505 18
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 4
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 14
31.0 Equipment....................... 8
32.0 Land and structures............. 8
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 2
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 1,060 18
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 43
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 1,103 18
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Science, Aeronautics and Technology
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0110-0-1-999 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Direct program:
Direct program:
00.01 Space science................... 346 20
00.02 Biological and physical research 86 5
00.03 Earth science................... 168 10
00.04 Aerospace technology............ 283 5
00.06 Academic programs............... 19
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 152
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 1,054 40
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 1,007 40
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 107
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 500
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1,614 40
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1,054 -40
23.98 Unobligated balance expiring or
withdrawn....................... -520
--------- --------- ----------
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year.......... 40
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:
Discretionary:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 152
68.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal
sources (unexpired)......... -45
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total discretionary)..... 107
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Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 4,153 -106
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1,054 40
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -4,081 -404
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -747
73.45 Recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... -500
74.00 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)..................... 45
74.10 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(expired)....................... -30 470
--------- --------- ----------
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. -106
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 107
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 3,974 404
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 4,081 404
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -225
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... 88
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -137
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95 Change in uncollected customer
payments from Federal sources
(unexpired)................... 45
88.96 Portion of offsetting
collections (cash) credited to
expired accounts.............. -15
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 3,944 404
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NASA's ``Science, Aeronautics and Technology'' account included
Space Science, Biological and Physical Research, Earth Science,
Aerospace Technology, and Academic Enterprises. Beginning in 2004, Space
Science, Biological and Physical Research, Earth Science, the
Aeronautics portion of Aerospace Technology, and Academic Programs
(which was renamed Education Programs in FY 2004), were included under
the ``Science, Aeronautics and Exploration'' account. This account shows
spending from balances prior to the account restructuring.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0110-0-1-999 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Direct obligations:
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 12
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 23
25.2 Other services.................. 114
25.3 Other purchases of goods and
services from Government
accounts...................... 44
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 39
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 402 40
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 14
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 26
31.0 Equipment....................... 17
32.0 Land and structures............. 31
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 179
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99.0 Direct obligations............ 902 40
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 152
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 1,054 40
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Mission Support
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0112-0-1-999 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.03 Construction of facilities........ 6 11
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10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 32.0)................... 6 11
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 14 11
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 3
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 17 11
23.95 Total new obligations............. -6 -11
--------- --------- ----------
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year.......... 11
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Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 78 31 31
73.10 Total new obligations............. 6 11
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -40 -11
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts
(net)........................... -9
73.45 Recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... -3
--------- --------- ----------
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 31 31 31
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 40 11
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 40 11
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NASA's ``Mission Support'' account included Research and Program
Management and Construction of Facilities (CoF), which have not been
included in a separate appropriation since 2001. Those ``Mission
Support'' activities are now budgeted as part of the full costs
associated with projects in the Science, aeronautics, and exploration
account or the Exploration Capabilities account. 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,
[$31,600,000] $32,400,000. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing
and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act,
2005.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-0109-0-1-252 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program activity........... 27 31 32
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 27 31 32
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 27 31 32
23.95 Total new obligations............. -27 -31 -32
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00 Appropriation................... 27 31 32
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Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 3 4 5
73.10 Total new obligations............. 27 31 32
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -27 -30 -32
--------- --------- ----------
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 4 5 5
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new discretionary
authority....................... 24 27 28
86.93 Outlays from discretionary
balances........................ 3 3 4
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 27 30 32
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 27 31 32
90.00 Outlays........................... 25 30 32
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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 and Congress 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 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 18 19 20
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 7 7 7
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 1 4 4
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 27 31 32
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 80-0109-0-1-252 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears:
Civilian full-time equivalent
employment...................... 188 213 213
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Trust Funds
Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund
Unavailable Receipts (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-8978-0-7-503 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Receipts:
02.40 Earnings on investments, Science,
space and technology education.. 1 1 1
Appropriations:
05.00 Science, space, and technology
education trust fund............ -1 -1 -1
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07.99 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 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program activity........... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 41.0)................... 1 1 1
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1 1 1
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1 -1 -1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.26 Appropriation (trust fund)...... 1 1 1
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Change in obligated balances:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1 1 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1 -1 -1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new mandatory
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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Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 14 14 14
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
Federal securities: Par value... 14 14 14
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National Space Grant Program
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 80-8977-0-7-252 2004 actual 2005 est. 2006 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct Program Activity........... 3
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 41.0)................... 3
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, start of year.......... 3 3
23.95 Total new obligations............. -3
--------- --------- ----------
24.40 Unobligated balance carried
forward, end of year.......... 3
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Change in obligated balances:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year.. 3
73.10 Total new obligations............. 3
--------- --------- ----------
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 3 3
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays...........................
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Administrative Provisions
Notwithstanding the limitation on the availability of funds
appropriated for ``Science, aeronautics and exploration'', or
``Exploration capabilities'' by this appropriations Act, when any
activity has been initiated by the incurrence of obligations for
construction of facilities or environmental compliance and restoration
activities as authorized by law, such amount available for such activity
shall remain available until expended. This provision does not apply to
the amounts appropriated for institutional minor revitalization and
construction of facilities, and institutional facility planning and
design.
Notwithstanding the limitation on the availability of funds
appropriated for ``Science, aeronautics and exploration'', or
``Exploration capabilities'' by this appropriations Act, the amounts
appropriated for construction of facilities shall remain available until
September 30, [2007] 2008.
[The unexpired balances of prior appropriations to NASA for
activities for which funds are provided under this Act may be
transferred to the new account established for the appropriation that
provides such activity under this Act. Balances so transferred may be
merged with funds in the newly established account and thereafter may be
accounted for as one fund under the same terms and conditions but shall
remain available for the same period of time as originally
appropriated.]
From amounts made available in this Act for these activities,
subject to [the] operating plan [procedures] notification of the House
and Senate Committees on Appropriations, the Administrator may transfer
amounts between the ``Science, aeronautics, and exploration'' account
and the ``Exploration capabilities'' account.
Funds for announced prizes otherwise authorized shall remain
available, without fiscal year limitation, until the prize is claimed or
the offer is withdrawn. [Funding shall not be made available for
Centennial Challenges unless authorized.
Funding made available under the headings ``Exploration
capabilities'' and ``Science, aeronautics, and exploration'' in this Act
shall be governed by the terms and conditions specified in the statement
of managers except to the extent changes are made in accordance with the
operating plan procedures of the House and Senate Committees on
Appropriations.] (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005.)