Space acquisitions : DOD faces substantial challenges in developing new space systems : testimony before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate /
Despite a growing investment in space, the majority of large-scale acquisition programs in the Department of Defense's (DOD) space portfolio have experienced problems during the past two decades that have driven up cost and schedules and increased technical risks. The cost resulting from acquis...
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| Format: | Government Document eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[Washington, D.C.] :
U.S. Govt. Accountability Office,
[2009]
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| Series: | Testimony ;
GAO-09-705T. |
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| Online Access: | https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS114524 |
| Summary: | Despite a growing investment in space, the majority of large-scale acquisition programs in the Department of Defense's (DOD) space portfolio have experienced problems during the past two decades that have driven up cost and schedules and increased technical risks. The cost resulting from acquisition problems along with the ambitious nature of space programs has resulted in cancellations of programs that were expected to require investments of tens of billions of dollars. Along with the cost increases, many programs are experiencing significant schedule delays-at least 7 years-resulting in potential capability gaps in areas such as positioning, navigation, and timing; missile warning; and weather monitoring. |
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| Item Description: | Congressional testimony. Title from title screen (GAO, viewed July 27, 2009). "For release ... May 20, 2009." Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (16 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |