implied power
It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.
U.S. Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 18, empowering congress to make all laws which shall be "necessary and proper" for carrying out to execution the enumerated powers of Congress.
The Elastic Clause. A.K.A. The "necessary and proper" clause - Not all powers are listed in the Constitution. This clause allows Congress to make laws they need in order to carry out the listed powers. This clause allows Congress to "stretch" its powers.
Implied Powers
Short answer: It's not. There's nothing in the enumerated powers given to Congress in Article 1, Section 8 to allow Congress to fund scientific agencies, unless in some way the agency would be necessary and proper for the exercise of an enumerated power. Not sure for what enumerated power NASA would be necessary and proper.
They are allowed by the necessary and proper clause of the Constitution. -Apex
The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, is the part of the Constitution that gives Congress a flexible way of interpreting its powers to act. It grants Congress the authority to make all laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers. This clause enables Congress to adapt to changing circumstances and address unforeseen issues beyond explicitly listed powers.
It gives congress the right to do "proper" things and carry out there duties.
necessary and proper clause
The necessary and proper clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The necessary and proper clause