# NASA Reports Lower Fiscal 2026 Outlays

NASA recorded $23.4 billion in net outlays in fiscal 2026, down about 5% from the prior year and the third consecutive annual decrease, according to U.S. Treasury data. The total was close to fiscal 2022’s $23.1 billion and below the fiscal 2023 peak of $25.3 billion, but remained above the $17.1 billion recorded in fiscal 2014. These nominal annual figures are a broad spending indicator; monthly totals can vary with contract payment timing and do not establish that a particular contract was canceled or that a new opportunity is available.

- NASA contractors can use the decline as context for agency-wide demand and budget planning, but should not treat it as evidence of a specific program or contract change.
- Because payment timing affects outlays, businesses should avoid drawing near-term demand conclusions from monthly spending movements alone.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Department of the Treasury (US Treasury)

### Sources
- [NASA's net outlays were $23.4 billion in fiscal 2026, close to the $23.1 billion of fiscal 2022 and below the $25.3 billion peak of 2023 (US Treasury). Annual totals in nominal dollars, since monthly figures swing with contract payment timing.

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