Management and Policy Documents
NASA AGENCY BUDGET MATERIAL – NASA CENTERS AND FACILITIES – NASA DIRECTORATES – OFFICES AND ADVISORY GROUPS – OTHER SOURCES
This page is a list of links to scanned documents that are vital to understanding how NASA functions and its role in the federal government. Many of them are internally generated unclassified documents available in the library in hardcopy, but are difficult to find elsewhere. Other policy documents, such as the Aeronautics and Space Report of the President, can be found on the website of the NASA History Division.
This page is a work in progress. It will be updated as new series of documents will be added. Strategic plans, performance reports, implementation plans, and white papers on the center and directorate levels are candidates for addition to this page. Applicable contractor reports and interagency reports are also on this page, listed by the directorate to which the report would apply. For instance, a report on commercial use of the International Space Station would be found under the header of the Space Operations Mission Directorate, and an interagency strategic plan for space weather would be found under the header of the Science Mission Directorate.
NASA Headquarters employees can request additional materials or research on this topic. The Library welcomes your comments or suggestions about this webpage.
NASA Agency Budget Materials
A budget estimate is the amount requested from Congress by NASA for that financial year. These requests also act as the agency’s annual report to Congress and the American people. Current budget documents and links to recent budget estimates can be found at the Budget Documents Information page. Digital PDF copies of NASA and NACA Budget Estimates and Budget Requests 1956 – 2001 may be requested through the NASA History Division. Please email the History Division at hq-histinfo@nasa.gov.
Budget Estimates
Chronological Histories of Congressional Budget Submissions by Fiscal Year
Courtesy of the NASA History Office
A chronological history records how much NASA received from Congress that financial year, and includes the hearings, reports, and final laws governing and funding NASA for the year.
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- 1976
- 1977
- 1978
- 1979
- 1980
- 1981
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
- 1989
- 1990
- 1959 to 1979
NASA Centers and Facilities
Ames
Armstrong
Glenn
- NASA Glenn Research Center Strategic Implementation Plan, FY 2000
- NASA Glenn Research Center Strategic Implementation Plan, FY 2001
- NASA Glenn Research Center Strategic Implementation Plan, FY 2002
- NASA Glenn Research Center Strategic Implementation Plan, FY 2003
- Glenn Research Center 2004 Implementation Plan
Goddard
- 1998 Annual Report
- 1999 Annual Report
- FY 1999 Goddard Performance Plan
- 2000 Annual Report
- 2001 Annual Report
- 2002 Annual Report
- 2003 Annual Report
- FY 2004 Implementation Plan
- GSFC Economic Impact Report – FY 1999
- GSFC Economic Impact Report – FY 2000
- GSFC Economic Impact Report – FY 2001
- GSFC Economic Impact Report – FY 2002
- GSFC Economic Impact Report – FY 2003
- GSFC Economic Impact Report – FY 2004
- Final Report: Hubble Independent Optical Review Panel
- Report of the HST-JWST Transition Panel
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Johnson
Kennedy
Langley
Marshall
- FY 1999 Implementation Plan
- FY 2000 Implementation Plan
- FY 2001 Implementation Plan
- FY 2002 Implementation Plan
- FY 2003 Implementation Plan
- FY 2004 Implementation Plan
Michoud
Plum Brook
Stennis
Wallops Flight Facility
White Sands
NASA Directorates
Aeronautics
- Aerospace Technology Enterprise Strategy
- The NASA Aeronautics Blueprint-A Technology Vision for Aviation
- Report on the NASA Environmental Compatibility Workshops
- Vision 2050: An Integrated National Transportation System
Exploration Systems
Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate
Mission Support
- 1997 Annual Procurement Report
- 1998 Annual Procurement Report
- 1999 Annual Procurement Report
- 2000 Annual Procurement Report
- 2001 Annual Procurement Report
- 2002 Annual Procurement Report
- 2003 Annual Procurement Report
- 2004 Annual Procurement Report
- 2005 Annual Procurement Report
- 2006 Annual Procurement Report
- 2007 Annual Procurement Report
- 2008 Annual Procurement Report
- 2009 Annual Procurement Report
- Environmental Management Reference Manual
- An Evaluation of NASA’s Contracting Policies, Organization, and Performance
Science
- 2011 Annual Report: NASA Earth Science Applied Sciences Program
- Applied Earth Sciences Programs in Selected Federal Agencies: Final Report
- Astrobiology Roadmap
- Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science Annual Report 2001
- Bioastronautics Strategy Edition
- Biological and Physical Research Enterprise Strategy
- Cosmic Journeys: To the Edge of Gravity, Space, and Time: Structure and Evolution of the Universe Roadmap: 2003-2023
- Earth Science Enterprise Strategy
- Earth Science Enterprise Applications Strategy for 2002-2012
- Earth Science Enterprise Technology Strategy
- Fundamental Space Biology Accomplishments Report 2000–2002
- Highlights of the Supporting Research and Technology (SR&T) Program
- Living on a Restless Planet
- Mars Exploration Strategy: 2009-2020
- Microgravity Science Research Program 1995 Annual Report
- Microgravity Science Research Program 1996 Annual Report
- Microgravity Science Research Program 1997 Annual Report
- Microgravity Science Research Program 1998 Annual Report
- Microgravity Science Research Program 1999 Annual Report
- Microgravity: A Teacher’s Guide With Activities in Science, Mathematics, and Technology
- The NASA Astrobiology Roadmap
- NASA Science Mission Directorate – Applied Sciences Program FY 2005 Annual Report
- NASA’s Earth Science Enterprise Outreach and Communications Plan
- NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program 2000 Annual Report
- NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program 2001-2002 Annual Report
- NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program 2003 Annual Report
- The National Space Weather Program, 2nd Edition
- OBPR’s Research Plan: Our Past Orbit, Our Current Orbit — And Beyond Edition
- The Office of Space Science and Applications Strategic Plan, 1990
- The Office of Space Science and Applications Strategic Plan, 1991
- 2000 Space Science Strategic Plan
- Report of the Assessment Committee for the National Space Weather Program
- Report by the NASA Biological and Physical Research Research Maximization And Prioritization (ReMAP) Task Force
- 1998 Space Science Enterprise Integrated Technology Strategy
- 2003 Space Science Enterprise Strategy
- Space Science for the 21st Century: Strategic Plan for 1995-2000
- Space Science for the 21st Century: The Space Science Enterprise Strategic Plan
- Strategic Program Plan for Space Radiation Health Research
- Understanding Earth System Change: NASA’s Earth Science Enterprise Research Strategy for 2000-2010
- What is the Value of Space Exploration? – A Symposium
Space Operations
- Alternate Trajectories: Options for Competitive Sourcing of the Space Shuttle Program, pt. I
- Alternate Trajectories: Options for Competitive Sourcing of the Space Shuttle Program, pt. II
- Alternate Trajectories: Options for Competitive Sourcing of the Space Shuttle Program, pt. III
- Alternate Trajectories: Options for Competitive Sourcing of the Space Shuttle Program, pt. IV
- Alternate Trajectories: Options for Competitive Sourcing of the Space Shuttle Program, pt. V
- Alternate Trajectories: Options for Competitive Sourcing of the Space Shuttle Program, pt. VI
- Commercial Market Outreach Plan for the International Space Station
- Concept of Privatization of the Space Shuttle Program
- Final Report of NASA’s International Space Station Utilization Management Concept Development Study
- Final Report on the 3-Month Alternate Access to Station (AAS) Performance Requirements Study
- International Space Station Fact Book
- International Space Station Familiarization
- International Space Station Payload Operations Concepts and Architecture Assessment Study
- International Space Station User’s Guide
- NASA: Commerce and the International Space Station
- NASA’s Exploration Systems Architecture Study
- NASA’s Implementation Plan for International Space Station Continuing Flight, October 28, 2003
- NASA’s Implementation Plan for International Space Station Continuing Flight, January 30, 2004, vol. II, Rev. 1
- NASA’s Implementation Plan for Space Shuttle Return to Flight and Beyond, October 15, 2003, Rev. 1
- NASA’s Implementation Plan for Space Shuttle Return to Flight and Beyond, November 15, 2003, vol. I, Rev. 1.1
- NASA’s Implementation Plan for Space Shuttle Return to Flight and Beyond, January 30, 2004, vol. I, Rev. 1.2
- NASA’s Implementation Plan for Space Shuttle Return to Flight and Beyond, April 26, 2004, vol. I, Rev. 2
- Non-Governmental Organization Concept Development for Management of International Space Station Utilization
- Options for Managing Space Station Utilization
- Interim Report of the Return to Flight Task Group
- Science and Technology Research Directions for the International Space Station
- Space Flight Enterprise Strategy
- The Space Shuttle Program 2020 Assessment
- Space Shuttle Program Programmatic Environmental Assessment; Transition and Program Property Disposition
Offices and Advisory Groups
Administrator’s Office
- Assessment and Plan for Organizational Culture Change at NASA
- A Journey to Inspire, Innovate, and Discover
- 2000 NASA Strategic Management Handbook (Red Book)
- 2005 NASA Strategic Management Handbook
- 2008 NASA Strategic Management Handbook
- A Renewed Commitment to Excellence (Diaz Report)
- A Renewed Spirit of Discovery
- The Implementation of the NASA Agency-Wide Application of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report: Our Renewed Commitme
- Report of the Roles, Responsibilities And Structures (“Clarity”) Team
- The Vision for Space Exploration
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP)
Communications
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Education
Engineering
- 2002 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2003 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2004 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2005 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2006 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2007 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2008 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2009 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- 2010 Annual Report of the Inventions and Contributions Board
- NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) 2004 Technical Update
- NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) 2005 Technical Update
- NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) 2006 Technical Update
- NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) 2007 Technical Update
- NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) 2008 Technical Update
- NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) 2009 Technical Update
- NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) 2010 Technical Update
Finance
- 1967 Budget Analysis
- 1968 Budget Analysis
- 1969 Budget Analysis
- 1970 Budget Analysis
- 1998 Accountability Report
- 1999 Accountability Report
- 2000 Accountability Report
- 2001 Accountability Report
- 2002 Performance and Accountability Report
- 2003 Performance and Accountability Report
- Fiscal Year 2003 Performance Plan Remapped
- 2004 Performance and Accountability Report
- Fiscal Year 2004 Performance Plan Update
- 2005 Performance and Accountability Report
- 2006 Performance and Accountability Report
- 2007 Performance and Accountability Report
- 2008 Performance and Accountability Report
- 2009 Performance and Accountability Report
- 2010 Performance and Accountability Report
- Chief Financial Officer’s Annual Report and Five-Year Plan For the Period 1999 – 2003
- Chief Financial Officer’s 2000 Federal Financial Management Report
- FY 01 Revised Final Annual Performance Plan
Health
Human Capital Management
Independent Program and Cost Evaluation (formerly PA & E)
Information
International and Interagency Relations (formerly External Relations)
Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
NASA Advisory Council (NAC)
Public Affairs
Safety and Mission Assurance
Small Business Programs
Technology
- NASA Institute of Advanced Concepts 1999 Annual Report
- NASA Institute of Advanced Concepts 2000 Annual Report
- NASA Institute of Advanced Concepts 2001 Annual Report
- NASA Institute of Advanced Concepts 2002 Annual Report
- NASA Institute of Advanced Concepts 2003 Annual Report
- Technology Transfer: Bringing Innovation to NASA and the Nation
Other Sources
Astronautical Society of India (ASI) and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry
This includes three interim reports and a state-by-state examination of the industry.
Congress
- An Analysis of NASA’s Plans for Continuing Human Spaceflight After Retiring the Space Shuttle
- A Budgetary Analysis of NASA’s New Vision for Space Exploration
- Financing Federal Aviation Programs: Statement of Robert A. Sunshine, deputy director before the Committee on Ways and Means, U.
- Report of the Commission to Assess United States National Security Space Management and Organization
- Report of the Commission to Assess United States National Security Space Management and Organization – Executive Summary
Department of Defense
- United States Space Management and Organization: Evaluating Organizational Options
- The Civil Space Sector
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
- The Future Management and Use of the US Space Launch Bases and Ranges
- National Aeronautical R&D Goals: Technology for America’s Future
National Aeronautical R&D Goals: Agenda for Achievement - National Aeronautical Research and Development Policy
- National Research and Development Plan For Aviation Safety, Security, Efficiency and Environmental Compatibility
- National Space Policy of the United States of America, 2010
- Presidential Task Force on Space Industry Workforce & Economic Development
- US National Space Policy, 2006
- US Space-based Position, Navigation, and Timing Policy, 2004
- US Space Transportation Policy, 2005