NASA reports $75.6 billion economic impact for the U.S. in 2023

NASA reported generating $75.6 billion for the U.S. economy in 2023, nearly three times its revenue. The agency supported over 304,000 jobs, with California seeing the most significant impact, contributing 66,000 jobs and $18.6 billion to its economy. The Moon to Mars Campaign was the most impactful project, supporting over 96,000 jobs and generating nearly $24 billion. NASA's climate change research created 32,900 jobs and produced $7.9 billion in economic output. NASA's budget for 2023 was $25.4 billion, with a similar request for 2025. The agency employed 18,325 workers and has over 2,600 active partnerships worldwide.