NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct and support of science research and development activities, including research, development, operations, support, and services; maintenance and repair, facility planning and design; space flight, spacecraft control, and communications activities; 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; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, [$5,005,600,000]$5,016,800,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the Science Mission Directorate, which is comprised of the agency's Earth and space science programs. The appropriation provides for all of the research; development; operations; salaries and related expenses; and other general and administrative activities required to execute the programs within this account. Costs include labor, travel, procurement, test and fabrication costs. Detailed performance goals associated with these activities are addressed in NASA's detailed budget request.

NASA's Science Mission Directorate encompasses Earth Science, Planetary Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics. The Directorate seeks to answer fundamental questions concerning the ways in which Earth's climate is changing; the comparison of Earth with other planets in the solar system and around other stars; the connections among the Sun, Earth, and heliosphere; and the origin and evolution of planetary systems, the galaxy, and the universe, including the origin and distribution of life in the universe. The Directorate achieves its objectives through robotic flight missions, ground-based scientific research and data analysis, and the development of new technologies for future missions.

The Science Mission Directorate also contains the Joint Agency Satellite Division, which manages work NASA performs on a cost-reimbursable basis for other federal agencies. Prominent examples include NOAA's GOES-R and Joint Polar Satellite System programs, and USGS Landsat program.

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For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct and support of aeronautics [and space] research and development activities, including research, development, operations, support, and services; maintenance and repair, facility planning and design; [space flight, spacecraft control, and communications activities;] 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; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, [$1,151,800,000]$569,400,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013[; of which $579,600,000 shall be for aeronautics activities; and of which $572,200,000 shall be for space research and technology activities]. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with aeronautics research program activities within the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. The full costs provide for all of the research; development; operations; salaries and related expenses; and other general and administrative activities required to execute the programs within this account. Costs include labor, travel, procurement, test and fabrication costs. Detailed performance goals associated with these activities are addressed in NASA's detailed budget request.

NASA Aeronautics Research is committed to expanding the boundaries of aeronautical knowledge for the benefit of the nation and the broad aeronautics community. NASA Aeronautics consists of the following integrated research programs: Fundamental Aeronautics, Aviation Safety, Airspace Systems, Integrated Systems Research, Aeronautics Test, and Aeronautics Strategy and Management.

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For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct and support of space research and technology development activities, including research, development, operations, support, and services; maintenance and repair, facility planning and design; space flight, spacecraft control, and communications activities; 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; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, $1,024,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 2013. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with program activities under the new NASA Office of the Chief Technologist that conducts research in space technologies in support of the broad civilian space community. The full costs provide for all of the research; development; operations; salaries and related expenses; and other general and administrative activities required to execute the programs within this account. Costs include labor, travel, procurement, test and fabrication costs.

NASA's space technology programs will increase the nation's ability to operate in the environment of space by supporting early stage research into critical technologies and innovations that will be of benefit to future NASA missions, other Federal agencies, and the commercial space sector. Space Technology supports several programs including the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, Cross-Cutting Space Technology Development and Exploration Technology. The 2012 Budget proposes transfer of the Exploration Technology Development Program with the exception of extravehicular activity and life support engineering developments from the Exploration account to this account.

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For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct and support of 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; space flight, spacecraft control, and communications activities; 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; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, [$4,263,400,000]$3,948,700,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013: Provided, That 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 September 30, [2016]2017. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with the agency's human space exploration programs. The full costs provide for all of the research; development; operations; salaries and related expenses; design, repair, rehabilitation, modification of facilities, and construction of new facilities; and other general and administrative activities required to execute the programs within this account. Costs include labor, travel, procurement, test and fabrication costs.

NASA's human space exploration programs consist of several programs, including the Space Launch System, the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Commercial Crew, and the Human Research Program.

The 2012 Budget proposes transfer of the Exploration Technology Demonstration Program with the exception of extravehicular activity and life support developments from this account to the Space Technology account.

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For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in carrying out aerospace and aeronautical education research and development activities, including research, development, operations, support, and services; program management; personnel and related costs, uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; travel expenses; purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, [$145,800,000]$138,400,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with NASA's education activities within the Office of Education. NASA's Education program works to educate and inspire students at all levels to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The full costs provide for all of the research; development; operations; salaries and related expenses; and other general and administrative activities required to execute the programs within this account. Costs include labor, travel, procurement, test and fabrication costs.

To achieve this goal, NASA will continue to support projects that seek to: (1) strengthen the Nation's future STEM workforce through a portfolio of initiatives for students at all levels, especially underserved and underrepresented communities; (2) attract and retain students in STEM disciplines and encourage their pursuit of higher education in disciplines critical to NASA's scientific and technical needs; (3) engage Americans in NASA's mission by building strategic partnerships and linkages between STEM formal and informal education providers; and (4) engage and support the STEM education community.

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For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct and support of science, aeronautics, exploration, space operations and education research and development activities, including research, development, operations, support, and services; maintenance and repair, facility planning and design; space flight, spacecraft control, and communications activities; 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 $120,000 for official reception and representation expenses; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, [$3,111,400,000]$3,192,000,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013: Provided, That of the funds made available under this heading, $3,600,000 is for strengthening the Agency's acquisition workforce capacity and capabilities: Provided further, That, with respect to the previous proviso, such funds shall be available for training, recruitment, retention, and hiring members of the acquisition workforce as defined by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, as amended (41 U.S.C. 401 et seq.): Provided further, That, with respect to the first proviso, such funds shall be available for information technology in support of acquisition workforce effectiveness or for management solutions to improve acquisition management. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the Agency supporting functions associated with the science, aeronautics, education, space operations, exploration, and construction and environmental compliance and restoration activities of the agency. This account provides for the research; development; operations; maintenance and repair; facility planning and design; salaries and related expenses; and other general and administrative activities supporting the programs within the Agency's five mission accounts.

Cross-Agency Support provides a strategic focus for managing agency mission support functions and some of NASA's unique research facilities. Center Management and Operations includes the basic costs to manage and operate each of the nine NASA field centers and to maintain the technical capabilities required to support the Agency's Mission. This Budget is not directly identified or aligned to a specific program or project requirement, but is necessary for efficient and effective administration and operation of the NASA Centers.

Agency Management and Operations provides for the management and oversight of Agency programs, the performance of Agency-wide activities and functions, and the maintenance of unique research capabilities and facilities. Responsibilities include the determination of programs and projects; establishment of management policies, procedures, and performance criteria; evaluation of progress; and the coordination and integration of all phases of the Agency's mission.

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For necessary expenses for 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, and environmental compliance and restoration, [$397,300,000]$450,400,000, to remain available until September 30, [2016]2017: Provided, That 51 U.S.C. 20145(b) is amended by inserting "(A)" immediately following "(1)" and adding at the end thereof the following new subparagraph (B) as follows: "(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Administrator may accept in-kind consideration for leases entered into for the purpose of developing renewable energy production facilities.". Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for NASA's construction and environmental compliance and restoration activities, and allows NASA to receive in-kind consideration for Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL) authority renewable energy projects. The full costs provide for all of the research; development; operations; design, repair, rehabilitation, modification of facilities, and construction of new facilities; and other general and administrative activities required to execute the programs within this account. Allowing NASA to receive in-kind consideration for EUL renewable energy projects, such as a portion of the produced energy, would help to create conditions attractive to industry and support NASA compliance with statutory and Executive Order requirements.

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For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in the conduct and support of space operations 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; space flight, spacecraft control and communications activities; 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; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, [$4,887,700,000]$4,346,900,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013: Provided, That 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 September 30, [2016]2017. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with the space operations activities of the agency. The full costs include all labor, travel, procurement, test and fabrication costs to execute these programs, which provide for all of the research; development; operations; salaries and related expenses; design, repair, rehabilitation, modification of facilities, and construction of new facilities; and other general and administrative activities supporting the programs within this account. Major programs within the Space Operations account include the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Space and Flight Support. Detailed performance goals associated with these activities are addressed in NASA's detailed budget request.

After nearly 30 years, the Space Shuttle is retiring after helping to build the International Space Station. The International Space Station is a complex of research laboratories in low Earth orbit in which America and its international partners, including Russia, Canada, Europe, and Japan, conduct unique scientific and technological investigations in a microgravity environment. The objective of the Space Station is to support human space exploration and conduct science experiments and technology development unique to the on-orbit attributes of the facility.

Space and Flight Support is comprised of multiple capabilities that provide on-going customer support for a wide range of services. The programs include Space Communications and Navigation, Human Space Flight Operations, Launch Services, Rocket Propulsion Testing, and Florida 21st Century Launch Complex Modernization. They are provided to a wide range of customers including NASA, other U.S. Federal agencies, foreign governments, and commercial customers.

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For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in carrying out the Inspector General Act of 1978, [$37,000,000]$37,500,000. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides for the full costs associated with the operations of the NASA Office of Inspector General. The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to conduct audits and investigations of agency activities. The Inspector General keeps the Administrator and the Congress informed of problems and deficiencies in agency programs and operations.

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NASA's Science, Aeronautics and Exploration account formerly included Science, Aeronautics Research, Exploration Systems and Cross Agency Support Programs. Beginning in 2009, Science, Aeronautics, Exploration, Education and Cross Agency Support were split into five separate appropriation accounts. The Science, Aeronautics, and Exploration account shows spending from balances prior to the account restructuring.

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NASA's Human Space Flight account formerly included the International Space Station; Space Shuttle 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. Beginning in 2004, Safety, Mission Assurance, and Engineering was allocated as an indirect charge to all programs and all other programs (along with the Crosscutting Technologies portion of the Aerospace Technology Enterprise) were rolled into the Space Flight Capabilities account. In 2005, the Space Flight Capabilities account was renamed the Exploration Capabilities account. In 2009, the Exploration Capabilities account was renamed Space Operations. The Human Space Flight account shows spending from balances prior to the account restructuring.

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NASA's Science, Aeronautics and Technology account formerly included Space Science, Biological and Physical Research, Earth Science, Aerospace Technology, and Education. Beginning in 2004, Space Science, Biological and Physical Research, Earth Science, the Aeronautics portion of Aerospace Technology, and Education were rolled into the Science, Aeronautics and Exploration account. These programs are now funded by the Aeronautics, Education, Science, and Exploration accounts. The Science, Aeronautics, and Technology account shows spending from balances prior to the account restructuring.

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NASA's Mission Support account formerly included Research and Program Management and Construction of Facilities. The Mission Support account shows spending from residual construction of facilities balances from prior to 2004.

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The Working Capital Fund provides goods and services on a reimbursable basis. The Fund finances Scientific & Engineering Workstation Procurement and the NASA Shared Services Center. The Shared Services Center commenced operation in 2006 and performs selected financial management, human resources, information technology, and procurement services for NASA Headquarters and Centers.

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Funds for announced prizes otherwise authorized shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until the prize is claimed or the offer is withdrawn.

Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in this Act may be transferred between such appropriations, but no such appropriation, except as otherwise specifically provided, shall be increased by more than 10 percent by any such transfers. Balances so transferred shall be merged and available for the same purposes and the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred. Any transfer pursuant to this provision shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section 505 of this Act and shall not be available for obligation except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section.

The unexpired balances of previous accounts, for activities for which funds are provided under this Act, may be transferred to the new accounts established in this Act that provide such activity. Balances so transferred shall be merged with the funds in the newly established accounts, but shall be available under the same terms, conditions and period of time as previously appropriated.

Section [20 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of FY 1992 (Public Law 102–195, 42 U.S.C. 2467a)]40902 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof: "(d) Availability of Funds—The interest accruing from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Endeavor Teacher Fellowship Trust Fund principal shall be available in FY [2011]2012 and hereafter for the purpose of the Endeavor Science Teacher Certificate Program.".

Of funds provided under the [headings]heading "Science" [and "Exploration"] in this Act, up to [$15,000,000]$10,000,000 shall be available for a reimbursable agreement with the Department of Energy for the purpose of re-establishing facilities to produce fuel required for radioisotope thermoelectric generators to enable future missions.

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