How a $19 billion investment shapes the future of space exploration
In short: Watch NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden explain the strategic importance of the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget and its potential to drive long-term scientific and economic progress.
During a March 10 Senate subcommittee hearing, Charlie Bolden detailed President Obama's proposed $19 billion budget for NASA. The funding is presented as an investment in both present capabilities and future milestones, such as sending American astronauts to Mars in the 2030s.
Beyond deep space exploration, Bolden highlights how this budget supports STEM careers and Earth-based advancements, including cleaner air, more efficient aircraft, and improved water quality.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Bolden testifies on FY 2017 NASA budget on This Week @NASA – March 11, 2016
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