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NASA Space Technology Loses Big In SAC-Approved CJS Legislation

Pat Host

Thursday, June 19th, 2014

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NASA Space Technology Loses Big In SAC-Approved CJS Legislation

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NASA’s space technology efforts received 18 percent less than requested in President Barack Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budget request, according to legislation approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC). The civil space agency requested $705.5 million for space technology, but only received $580.2 million from appropriators. The report accompanying the bill notes that the funds allocated are $4.2 million more than appropriated in FY ’14. For its part, the full House approved $620 million for NASA space technology, thanks in…

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