The National Aeronautics and Space Administration: An Overview With FY1997 and FY1998 Budget Summaries: 97-634.

Presents an overview on the historical activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 and its fiscal year 1998 appropriations, 1999 request and future budget prospects. NASA objectives as outlined by the NASA Act; Background on several strategic enterprises established by the agency as part of its strategic planning process; Information on the Zero Base Review adopted by the agency.