Space Station: Cost Control Problems,

Abstract

This report discusses the cost control problems of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Space Station program. Our testimony today will summarize the results of our recent work on this issue and, where available, provide updated information. Specifically, we will focus on cost growth under the prime contract, the impact on NASA of the Russians' performance problems, and the need to review the program and to consider funding limitations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 05, 1997
Accession Number
ADA331895

Entities

People

  • Allen Li

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Aeronautics
  • Assembly
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Electronic Mail
  • House Of Representatives
  • Manufacturing
  • National Security
  • Service Modules
  • Space Stations
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • World Wide Web

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites