President Joe Biden is seeking to increase the budget for NASA to $27.2 billion next year, according to a proposed 2024 budget released Thursday. CNBC
President Joe Biden is seeking to increase the budget for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to $27.2 billion next year, an increase of 7%.
In addition to $8.1 billion for NASA's lunar Artemis program, the Biden administration aims to allocate $949 million for a mission to return Mars rock and soil samples. The request also adds $180 million so NASA can begin development of a"space tug" to help deorbit the International Space Station when it is expected to retire in 2030.
President Joe Biden is seeking to increase the budget for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to $27.2 billion next year, according to aThe request represents a 7% increase from NASA's budget in fiscal year 2023, with more funds allocated forIn addition to $8.1 billion for Artemis, $500 million above the prior year, the Biden administration aims to earmark $949 million for a mission to return Mars rock and soil samples.
The White House request does not represent what NASA's budget will be in 2024, as Congress often adjusts budget amounts during approval.
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