MAR 11, 2024
RELEASE 24-037
NASA
The Biden-Harris Administration Monday released the Presidentâs Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes funding to invest in America and the American people and will allow NASA
to continue advancing our understanding of Earth and space while inspiring the world through discovery.
âAs history has proven, as the present has shown, and as the future will continue to demonstrate, an investment in NASA is an investment in America for the benefit of humanity,â said
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. âPresident Bidenâs budget will fund our nationâs abilities and leadership for the future of space exploration, scientific discovery, cutting-edge technology, climate data, the next generation of aeronautics, and inspiring our
future leaders â the Artemis Generation.â
The budget allows NASA to launch the Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, research Earthâs changing climate, grow
commercial markets to serve Americaâs interests in space, and inspire the Artemis Generation of science, technology, engineering, and math professionals.
âThis budget shows NASAâs value in contributing to the global leadership of the United States,â said Nelson. âEvery dollar supports our ability to continue exploring new cosmic shores
and making the impossible possible, all while creating competitive and good-paying jobs in all 50 states.â
At NASA, the budget request would:
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Invest in the U.S.-led Artemis campaign of lunar exploration: The budget includes $7.8 billion for the Artemis campaign, which will bring astronauts
â including the first woman, first person of color, and first international astronaut âto the lunar surface starting this decade as part of a long-term journey of science and exploration.
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Enhance climate science and information: The budget invests $2.4 billion in the Earth science program for missions and activities that advance
Earth systems science and increase accessibility to information to mitigate natural hazards, support climate action, and manage natural resources.
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Advance U.S. space industry technology development: The budget provides $1.2 billion for NASAâs space technology portfolio to foster innovative
technology research and development to meet the needs of NASA, support the expanding U.S. space industry, which is creating a growing number of good jobs, and keep America ahead of competitors at the forefront of space innovation.
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Support highly efficient and greener commercial airliners: The budget invests $966 million in NASAâs aeronautics program, which will develop
hybrid-electric jet engines, lightweight aircraft structures, and a major new flight demonstrator to pave the way for new commercial airliners that would be cheaper to operate and produce less pollution.
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Continue the transition to commercial space stations: The budget funds continued operation of the International Space Station, a vehicle to
safely de-orbit the space station after it is retired in 2030, and the commercial space stations that NASA will use as soon as they become available.
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Increase STEM opportunities at minority-serving institutions: The budget provides $46 million to the Minority University Research and Education
Project, to increase competitive awards to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, tribal colleges and universities, and other minority-serving institutions, and recruit and retain underrepresented and underserved students in STEM fields.
Following historic progress made since the President took office â with nearly 15 million jobs created and inflation down two-thirds â the budget protects and builds on this progress
by lowering costs for working families and reducing the deficit by cracking down on fraud, cutting wasteful spending, and making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share.
For more information on NASAâs fiscal year 2025 budget request, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/budget
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