NASA Funding Since 2008

  • FY 2008

    "$17.1 billion. President Bush requested $17.3 billion. Congress cut programs in response to the financial crisis."
  • FY 2011

    "$18.4 billion. President Obama requested $19 billion."
  • FY 2012

    "$17.8 billion appropriated by Congress. President Obama requested $18.7 billion."
  • FY 2013

    "$16.9 billion. President Obama requested $17.7 billion. All programs were cut to comply with sequestration."
  • FY 2009

    "$18.8 billion. One billion came from ARRA funding. President Bush requested $17.6 billion."
  • FY 2016

    "$19.3 billion. President Obama requested $18.5 billion. Congress allocated more."
  • FY 2010

    "$18.7 billion" NASA's budget remains relatively unchanged.
  • FY 2014-2015

    "$18.0 billion- $17.6 billion" Budget is lowered slightly.