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.govEvidence & Review
Evidence Confidence
HighVerification Status
AI-researched, unverifiedLast Reviewed
Jul 5, 2026
Retrieved On
Jul 5, 2026
Current Cost Footprint
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 Period | Budget Authority | Obligations | Outlays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q3 | $43.53B | $15.29B | $16.72B | USAspending 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.