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Accession Number:

AD1157897

Title:

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

Author(s):

• Chaplain, Cristina T.

Author Organization(s):

• United States Government Accountability Office

Report Date:

2006-04-06

Abstract:

DOD's 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.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

21

File Size:

0.27MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

Identifiers:

• Cost overruns
• Defense cost control
• Procurement practices
• Schedule slippages
• Weapons research and development
• Investment planning

SubjectCategory:

• Space Technology
• Military Sciences
• Military Sciences

Communities of Interest:

• Weapons Technologies

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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