The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) initiated the Space Station Program in 1984 to provide for a permanent human presence in an orbiting laboratory. The original U.S. design included a propulsion module that could adjust the orientation of the space station, known as attitude control, and boost its altitude, known as re-boost capability . Both capabilities are basic requirements for successful long-term operation. In 1993, Russia joined the program and agreed to provide space assets, including the propulsion capability. Because of concerns about Russian delays, however, NASA later initiated a parallel, U.S.-funded effort in December 1998 to design and build a propulsion module to ensure the required attitude control and re-boost capability. Subsequently, the U.S. propulsion module project experienced cost increases and schedule delays. Concerned that technical, cost, and schedule risks were not adequately managed, you asked us to examine a number of issues related to the propulsion module procurement. One issue involves the process NASA used in.


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    Title :

    International Space Station Propulsion Module Procurement Process


    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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