Accession Number:

AD1157889

Title:

Defense Acquisitions: Risks Posed by DOD's New Space Systems Acquisition Policy

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Report]

Corporate Author:

United States General Accounting Office

Personal Author(s):

• Levin, Robert E.

Report Date:

2004-01-29

Pagination or Media Count:

10

Abstract:

On November 18, 2003, we testified before Congress on the Department of Defenses DOD new acquisition policy for space systems. The new acquisition policy, issued in October 2003, sets the stage for decision making for DODs investment in space systems, which currently stands at more than 18 billion annually and is expected to grow considerably over the next decade. Congress requested that we provide additional comments on several issues relating to the new policy and other space acquisition issues.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Astronautics
• Administration and Management

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]