Earmark - Within funds provided, $10M for PRL at MSFC to perform non-nuclear research on spacecraft engine systems that support nuclear thermal propulsion development

Agency:		National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Bureau:		National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Account:		Exploration capabilities (80-0115)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Assistant Administrator
Contact Information:		http://WWW.NASA.GOV

Within funds provided, $10M for PRL at MSFC to perform non-nuclear research on spacecraft engine systems that support nuclear thermal propulsion development

1 recipient will receive $9,920,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Description: The following is a list of the objectives addressed by the FY05 funding: (This could serve as the brief description of the project in the spreadsheet?) 1. Supporting planning, decision making and analysis of the need for and value of nuclear thermal propulsion including support of planning. 2. Support requirements development and identification of technology investment needs. 3. Identify and mature critical non-nuclear technologies to increase opportunities and reduce risks of potential, follow-on development projects. 4. Identify and develop long lead capabilities for potential follow-on development activities.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Marshall Space Flight Center	$9,920		Federal	Huntsville, AL
Comment: The amount was reduced to $9,400,000 to account for Corporate G&A.

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