The Budget includes three new robust exploration programs: (1) Technology demonstration program, $7.8 five years. Funds the development and demonstration of technologies that reduce the cost and expand the capabilities of future exploration activities, including in-orbit refueling and storage. (2) Heavy-Lift and Propulsion R&D, $3.1 billion over five years. Funds R&D for new launch systems, propellants, materials, and combustion processes. (3) Robotic precursor missions, $3.0 billion over five years. Funds cost-effective means to scout exploration targets and identify hazards and resources for human visitation and habitation. In addition, the Budget enhances the current Human Research Program by 42%; and supports the Participatory Exploration Program at 5 million per year for activities across many NASA programs.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Budget Estimates, Fiscal Year 2011
2010
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Space Technology , Public Administration & Government , Transportation , Computers, Control & Information Theory , Space exploration , Budgets , Vision , Space programs , NASA programs , NASA space programs , Aerospace industry , Space shuttles , Technologies , Robotics , Solar systems , Lunar missions , Mars mission , Aeronautics , Climate change , Education , National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) , Civil space programs