Feb. 26, 2009

Bob Jacobs
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
bob.jacobs{at}nasa.gov

RELEASE: 09-043

NASA STATEMENT ABOUT BUDGET OVERVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010

WASHINGTON -- Acting NASA Administrator Christopher J. Scolese said
the following in response to the 2010 fiscal year budget overview for
NASA released Feb. 26:

"The $18.7 billion budget proposal for 2010 is fiscally responsible
and reflects the administration's desire for a robust and innovative
agency aligned with the president's goals of advancing our nation's
scientific, educational, economic and security interests.

"This budget ensures NASA maintains its global leadership in Earth
and
space research, and it advances global climate change studies, funds
a robust program of human and robotic space exploration, allows us to
realize the full potential of the International Space Station,
advances development of new space transportation systems, and renews
our commitment to aeronautics."

For more information about the 2010 fiscal year overview, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/budget

The president's full blueprint for the fiscal budget can be found at:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget

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