BACKGROUND MATERIAL
NASA FY 1999 BUDGET BRIEFING
HOLD FOR RELEASE at 3 P.M. EST, FEB. 2, 1998
NOTE: There should be no premature release of this statement nor should any of its contents be
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
FY 1999 BUDGET SUMMARY
(Millions of Dollars)
FY 1998
FY 1999
HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT
5,679.5 *
5,511.0
SCIENCE, AERONAUTICS & TECHNOLOGY
5,552.0 *
5,457.4
MISSION SUPPORT
2,388.2 *
2,476.6
18.3
20.0
13,638.0
13,465.0
INSPECTOR GENERAL
TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY
*REFLECTS TRANSFER OF $128 MILLION FROM THE SCIENCE, AERONAUTICS &
TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATION AND $45 MILLION FROM THE MISSION SUPPORT
APPROPRIATION TO HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT
APPROPRIATION
FY 1998
FY 1999
HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT
5,679.5
5,511.0
SPACE STATION
2,501.3
2,270.0
Development
1,789.9
1,055.5
Operations
490.1
840.3
Research Program
221.3
374.2
50.0
0.0
SPACE SHUTTLE
2,922.8
3,059.0
Shuttle Operations
2,369.4
2,487.4
Safety/Performance Upgrades
553.4
571.6
PAYLOAD & UTILIZATION OPERATIONS
205.4
182.0
Spacelab
11.9
0.0
Payload Processing and Support
43.9
39.2
[39.0]
31.5
46.7
10.0
102.9
101.3
US/RUSSIAN COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
ELV Mission Support
Advanced Projects
Engineering and Technical Base
FY 1998
FY 1999
SCIENCE, AERONAUTICS & TECHNOLOGY
5,552.0
5,457.4
SPACE SCIENCE
1,983.8
2,058.4
Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility
95.8
Relativity Mission (GP-B)
57.3
37.6
Space Infrared Telesopce Facility (SIRTF)
55.4
111.7
Thermosphere, Ionosphers, Mesosphere
Energetics & Dynamics (TIMED)
52.7
40.8
Payloads
18.0
29.4
Explorer Development
113.5
114.3
Mars Surveyor Program
145.2
164.0
76.5
126.5
Mission Operations & Data Analysis
528.5
526.6
Supporting Research & Technology
541.7
604.4
83.3
99.6
Launch Services
215.9
203.5
LIFE & MICROGRAVITY SCIENCES & APPLICATIONS
214.2
242.0
Advanced Human Support Technology
17.9
24.5
Biomedical Research & Countermeasures
40.6
50.0
Gravitational Biology & Ecology
30.0
37.1
100.4
106.7
12.9
14.4
Space Medicine
6.8
6.9
Occupational Health
0.7
0.7
Mission Integration
4.9
1.7
Discovery
Suborbital Program
Microgravity Research
Space Products Development
FY 1998
FY 1999
1,367.3
1,372.0
Earth Observing System (EOS)
704.6
659.1
EOS Data Information System
209.9
256.6
48.6
85.9
294.1
294.9
70.3
70.5
5.0
5.0
EARTH SCIENCE
Earth Probes Development
Science
Operations, Data Retrieval & Storage
Global Observations to Benefit the
Environment (GLOBE)
Launch Services
AERONAUTICS & SPACE TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
34.8
1,470.9
1,305.0
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
907.1
786.0
Research & Technology Base
428.3
418.0
Focused Programs
478.8
368.0
45.7
20.6
High Speed Research
232.0
190.0
Advanced Subsonic Technology
201.1
157.4
ADVANCED SPACE TRANSPORTATION
417.1
388.6
Reusable Launch Vehicle
381.0
340.3
Future Launch Studies
10.0
20.0
Advanced Space Transportation Technology
26.1
28.3
COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
146.7
130.4
Commercial Technology Programs
25.2
23.2
Technology Transfer Agents
20.0
7.2
101.5
100.0
High Performance Computing &
Communications
Small Business Innovative Research Programs
FY 1998
FY 1999
MISSION COMMUNICATION SERVICES
395.8
380.0
Ground Network
224.7
228.9
Mission Control & Data Systems
145.0
145.4
Space Network Customer Services
31.1
27.3
Management Challenge
-5.0
-21.6
120.0
100.0
Education Programs
68.6
54.1
Minority University Research & Education
51.4
45.9
(20.8)
28.8)
FY 1998
FY 1999
2,388.2
2,476.6
37.8
35.6
SPACE COMMUNICATION SERVICES
194.2
177.0
Space Network
114.2
129.2
Telecommunications
84.5
79.7
Management Challenge
-4.5
-31.9
2,033.8
2,099.0
122.4
165.0
18.3
20.0
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
(Strategic Enterprise support for Minority University
Research & Education not included above)
MISSION SUPPORT
SAFETY, MISSION ASSURANCE, ENGINEERING
AND ADVANCED CONCEPTS
RESEARCH & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
INSPECTOR GENERAL
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
DISTRIBUTION OF WORKYEARS BY INSTALLATION
FY 1999 BUDGET SUMMARY
FY
1998
FY
1999
JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
3,048
2,796
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
1,805
1,701
MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
2,782
2,670
223
214
1,417
1,409
584
586
LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER
2,426
2,339
LEWIS RESEARCH CENTER
2,022
1,947
GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
3,300
3,235
HEADQUARTERS
1,067
965
FULL-TIME PERMANENT WORKYEARS
18,674
7,862
OTHER THAN FULL-TIME PERMANENT
WORKYEARS
690
657
19,364
18,519
198
210
STENNIS SPACE CENTER
AMES RESEARCH CENTER
DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER
TOTAL
INSPECTOR GENERAL
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES BY APPROPRIATION
FY 1999 BUDGET SUMMARY
(Millions of Dollars)
FY
1998
FY
1999
HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT
6.8
7.6
SPACE SHUTTLE
6.8
7.6
Refurbish Pad A Fixed Support Structure
Elevator System (KSC)
2.3
Refurbish Pad A Flame Deflector and Trench
(KSC)
1.5
Rehabilitation of 480V Electrical
Distribution System, External Tank
Manufacturing Building (MAF)
Repairs to Cleaning Cell E, Vertical
Assembly Building (MAF)
Repair of Payload Changeout Room Wall &
Ceiling, Pad A (KSC)
Restoration of Pad Surface & Slope, Pad A
(KSC)
SCIENCE, AERONAUTICS, AND TECHNOLOGY
2.8
2.0
1.8
2.2
1.8
5.9
SPACE SCIENCE
5.6
5.6
Modification of Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
(SOFIA) Ground Support Facility
5.6
LIFE AND MICROGRAVITY SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS
2.2
Modifications for the Installation of the
Bio-Plex (JSC)
2.2
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
3.7
Rehabilitation and Modification of Test Stands (SSC)
3.7
MISSION SUPPORT
FY
1998
FY
1999
34.2
42.6
JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
3.0
Replacement of Central Plant Chilled Water
Equipment
3.0
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
4.0
4.1
Replacement of High Voltage Load Break
Switches
Upgrade of Utility Annex Chilled Water Plant
2.2
4.0
1.9
MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
6.7
7.2
Modification of Chilled Water System
6.7
7.2
STENNIS SPACE CENTER
5.0
Construction of Addition to Administration
Building
5.0
GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
2.2
7.0
Restoration of Site Steam Distribution System
2.0
Restoration of Space/Terrestrial Application Facility
5.0
Restoration of Chilled Water Distribution System
2.2
AMES RESEARCH CENTER
4.9
Modernization of Process Cooling System, Numerical Aerodynamic
Simulation Facility
2.7
Restoration of Electrical Distribution System
2.2
DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER
2.7
Rehabilitation and Modification of Hangar/Shop
2.7
FY
1998
LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER
Rehabilitation of Instrument Research
Laboratory
FY
1999
3.1
3.1
LEWIS RESEARCH CENTER
9.0
8.3
Rehabilitation of High Voltage System
9.0
8.3
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
4.6
5.0
Construction of In-Situ Instruments
Laboratory
Construction of Emergency Services Facility
MINOR REVITALIZATION OF FACILITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MINOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES &
ADDITIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
5.0
4.6
FY 1998
FY 1999
56.7
68.4
1.1
FACILITY PLANNING & DESIGN
19.0
14.0
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & RESTORATION
11.4
40.0