Independent agencyHigh

National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)

Independent agency for civil space exploration, aeronautics research, Earth and space science, technology development, and space operations.

Function

Independent agency

Parent

Top-level (no parent)

FY2026 Budget Authority

$43.53B

Official Data

USAspending.gov

Evidence & Review

Evidence Confidence

High

Verification Status

AI-researched, unverified

Last Reviewed

Jul 5, 2026

Retrieved On

Jul 5, 2026

Current Cost Footprint

High

USAspending's FY2026 Q3 top-tier record, code 080, reports budget authority of $43.53B, obligations of $15.29B, and outlays of $16.72B. Drivers include Artemis and human exploration, science missions, launch/services procurement, centers and facilities, aeronautics, and mission operations. Treat USAspending values as spending-system scale, not audited operating cost. Agency records can include benefits, trust funds, financing accounts, offsetting collections, and transfer flows.

Reported Cost Snapshots

From USAspending.gov top-tier agency records

Fiscal PeriodBudget AuthorityObligationsOutlaysSource
FY2026 Q3$43.53B$15.29B$16.72BUSAspending top-tier API

Treat USAspending values as spending-system scale, not audited operating cost. Agency records can include benefits, trust funds, financing accounts, offsetting collections, and transfer flows.