Per the report's findings, every state in the country saw some of that multi-billion dollar pie, with forty-five of them receiving an economic impact of $1 billion or more. Employment-wise, NASA said that its missions supported nearly 305,000 jobs nationwide, while generating $9.5 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue. The agency also highlighted its commitment to climate change research, an area it says generated around $1 billion in taxes on its own.
"To invest in NASA is to invest in American workers, American innovation, the American economy, and American economic competitiveness," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement. "Our work doesn't just expand our understanding of the universe — it fuels economic growth, inspires future generations, and improves our quality of life."