“More than one number, one statistic or one event is what represents the President’s budget request,” Nelson said in a statement. “This budget reflects the Biden-Harris administration’s confidence in the excellent workforce that makes NASA the best place to work in the federal government,” Nelson said. “It’s an investment in the businesses and universities that work with NASA and in the 50 states and the well-paid jobs they create. It’s a message of support for our missions in a new era of exploration and discovery.” The request was submitted to Congress on Monday as part of President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. NASA officials believe that Biden’s request will allow NASA to continue investing in its Artemis program, which aims to woman and the first colored on the moon in 2025, as well as to provide more research on the climate crisis and to promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
Mission Artemis to take the lion’s portion
Most of the $ 26 billion budget request will go to the Artemis program. The budget provided $ 7.6 billion for deep-space exploration and $ 4.7 billion for the development of exploration systems. Artemis is considered the program that will not only return humans to the moon and create a sustainable, long-term lunar presence, but will also prepare NASA for the first human exploration of Mars. “Our goal is to apply what we learned while living and working on the moon and then move on to the solar system,” Nelson said. “Our plan is for people to walk on Mars by 2040.” $ 4.7 billion will be used to support lunar missions, such as funding for the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System rocket that will land astronauts on the Moon. And $ 1.5 billion will be allocated to fund a new tender for the development of sustainable lunar landings, announced last week by NASA. “Do you remember what happened after the Apollo program? You had many generations of engineers, scientists and technicians who all emerged as a result of the great work on Apollo,” Nelson said. “But now, the generation of Apollo has passed the torch to the generation of Artemis. And this new generation is preparing to go beyond what we know is possible.”
Satellite monitoring and space technology
The budget request also includes $ 2.4 billion that could fund climate and weather monitoring, using satellites to observe our planet and other research to better understand the climate crisis. The president’s budget will allow NASA to launch an Earth Information Center, Nelson said. The center will monitor greenhouse gases and other conditions on Earth in coordination with other agencies and partners, incorporating data from satellites and telescopes to measure water, earth, ice and atmosphere on our planet. Given NASA’s ongoing commercial partnerships, the agency has requested $ 1.4 billion in space technology research and development that could reduce costs, enhance mission capabilities, and create more jobs for the U.S. commercial space industry. “Our partnership with industry has already allowed for more scientific research, and in December, NASA signed agreements with three US companies to develop space station designs and other commercial destinations, first on low Earth orbit and then who knows what, except – earth orbit). This budget provides funding for these efforts. It enables a commercial economy in low Earth orbit, where the US will maintain an uninterrupted presence after the planned withdrawal of the International Space Station. Noting that NASA’s first “A” means aeronautics, Nelson said $ 970 million of the budget would be spent on aeronautical research that could improve air travel for all. This includes reducing the impact of the aviation industry on the global climate and helping to develop next-generation aircraft that are safer, smoother, cleaner and quieter. Finally, there is $ 150 million to support NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, providing more support for training efforts and activities, especially in underprivileged areas.
