TITLE

Key Management and Program Challenges

PUB. DATE
February 2010
SOURCE
GAO Reports;2/3/2010, preceding p1
SOURCE TYPE
Government Document
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article discusses the report of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the key management and program challenges faced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The report examines the underutilization of the International Space Station, difficulty in developing large-scale systems, and the use of the space shuttle. GAO suggests that NASA must provide effective use of the station research facilities and improve information technology management.
ACCESSION #
58603142

Tags: UNITED States. National Aeronautics & Space Administration;  UNITED States. Government Accountability Office;  INTERNATIONAL Space Station;  SPACE shuttles;  INFORMATION technology -- Management

 

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