WASHINGTON, D.C. - Acting NASA Administrator Christopher J. Scolese said the $18.7 billion for NASA in the 2010 fiscal year budget is "fiscally responsible and reflects the administration's desire for a robust and innovative agency." Scolese said the budget ensures NASA maintains global leadership in Earth and space research and "funds a robust program of human and robotic space exploration." When combined with the $1 billion provided for NASA in the Recovery Act, the funding is more than $2.4 billion above the 2008 level. (Source: NASA, 02/26/09) Gulf Coast note: The region is heavily involved in the space program through Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans and Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
