NASA Funding, Politics, and the U.S. Federal Budget Process

Abstract: Ever wondered how the US Federal budget gets developed, and how this impacts NASA funding? How certain programs or missions get cut and then later come back to life? What you can do when your particular favorite mission gets axed?  Don’t get angry – get creative! Dr. Loschnigg will give an overview of the U.S. Federal budget process, with a focus on how NASA mission and program lines get funded, and how the Congressional appropriations process can sometimes counteract Presidential direction. He will also discuss how to best engage and advocate in Washington DC.