Accession Number:

AD1157897

Title:

Space Acquisitions: Improvements Needed in Space Systems Acquisitions and Keys to Achieving Them

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Testimony]

Corporate Author:

United States Government Accountability Office

Personal Author(s):

• Chaplain, Cristina T.

Report Date:

2006-04-06

Pagination or Media Count:

21

Abstract:

DODs space system acquisitions have experienced problems over the past several decades that have driven up costs by hundreds of millions, even billions of dollars, stretched schedules by years, and increased performance risks. GAO was asked to testify on its findings on space acquisition problems and steps needed to improve outcomes.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Astronautics
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]