Space transportation : challenges facing NASA's space launch initiative : report to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science, House of Representatives.

In 2001, NASA began the space launch initiative to develop a new generation of space transportation vehicles. Before requirements for a second-generation reusable launch vehicle can be defined, NASA must complete reassessing its overall space transportation plans and the future of the international...

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Corporate Authors:	United States. General Accounting Office, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. General Accounting Office, [2002]
Subjects:	Launch vehicles (Astronautics) > United States. Reusable space vehicles > United States. United States. > National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS31698

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Summary:	In 2001, NASA began the space launch initiative to develop a new generation of space transportation vehicles. Before requirements for a second-generation reusable launch vehicle can be defined, NASA must complete reassessing its overall space transportation plans and the future of the international space station, as well as decide how the Department of Defense will participate in development. Until requirements are finalized, NASA cannot implement management controls necessary to predict program costs and minimize risks with the initial $4.8 billion investment.
Item Description:	Title from title page (viewed on Feb. 6, 2003). "September 2002." Paper version available from: General Accounting Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548. "GAO-02-1020." Electronic resource.
Format:	System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 02/06/03: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d021020.pdf; current access available via PURL.