[20060104]RS22063_美国国家航空航天局：概述、2006财年预算概要以及国会的关键问题.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22063Updated January 4, 2006The National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration: Overview, FY2006 Budget inBrief, and Key Issues for CongressMarcia S. Smith and Daniel MorganResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducts U.S.civilian space activities. For FY2006, NASA requested $16,456.3 million. Congressappropriated $16,456.8 million, $500,000 above the request, in the FY2006 Science,State, Justice, Commerce appropriations act (P.L. 109-108), subject to a 0.28%rescission in that act, and a 1% rescission in another appropriations act (P.L. 109-148).The latter act also adds $350 million for NASA for hurricane recovery. Congress passeda FY2007-2008 NASA authorization act (P.L. 109-155) that does not include FY2006funding. This is the final edition of this report.Agency OverviewThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created by the1958 National Aeronautics and Space Act (P.L. 85-568). NASA conducts civilian spaceand aeronautics activities. NASA opened its doors on October 1, 1958, almo