Feb 26, 2009

Bob Jacobs Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1600 bob jacobs@nasa gov

RELEASE: 09-043

NASA STATEMENT ABOUT BUDGET OVERVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010

WASHINGTON -- Acting NASA Administrator Christopher J Scolese said the following in response to the 2010 fiscal year budget overview for NASA released Feb 26:

"The $18 7 billion budget proposal for 2010 is fiscally responsible and reflects the administration's desire for a robust and innovative agency aligned with the president's goals of advancing our nation's scientific, educational, economic and security interests

"This budget ensures NASA maintains its global leadership in Earth and space research, and it advances global climate change studies, funds a robust program of human and robotic space exploration, allows us to realize the full potential of the International Space Station, advances development of new space transportation systems, and renews our commitment to aeronautics "

For more information about the 2010 fiscal year overview, visit:

http://www nasa gov/budget

The president's full blueprint for the fiscal budget can be found at:

http://www whitehouse gov/omb/budget

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