Environmental Satellites:
Focused Attention Needed to Mitigate Program Risks
GAO-12-841T: Published: Jun 27, 2012. Publicly Released: Jun 27, 2012.
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What GAO Found
As requested, this statement summarizes our two reports being released today on (1) the status, plans, and risks for JPSS and (2) the status, schedule management process, and risk management process within the GOES-R program. We found that the JPSS cost and GOES-R contractor cost data were sufficiently reliable for our purposes. Further, while we found that the GOES-R schedule and management reserve data were not sufficiently reliable, we reported on the data’s shortcomings in our report.
Why GAO Did This Study
This testimony discusses two satellite acquisition programs within the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) programs are meant to replace current operational satellites, and both are considered critical to the United States’ ability to maintain the continuity of data required for weather forecasting.
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Jul 23, 2014
Space Launch System:
Resources Need to be Matched to Requirements to Decrease Risk and Support Long Term AffordabilityGAO-14-631: Published: Jul 23, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 23, 2014.
Jul 16, 2014
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U.S. Launch Enterprise:
Acquisition Best Practices Can Benefit Future EffortsGAO-14-776T: Published: Jul 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 2014.
Jun 20, 2014
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Export Controls:
NASA Management Action and Improved Oversight Needed to Reduce the Risk of Unauthorized Access to Its TechnologiesGAO-14-690T: Published: Jun 20, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 20, 2014.
May 15, 2014
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Export Controls:
NASA Management Action and Improved Oversight Needed to Reduce the Risk of Unauthorized Access to Its TechnologiesGAO-14-315: Published: Apr 15, 2014. Publicly Released: May 15, 2014.
May 8, 2014
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NASA:
Actions Needed to Improve Transparency and Assess Long-Term Affordability of Human Exploration ProgramsGAO-14-385: Published: May 8, 2014. Publicly Released: May 8, 2014.
Apr 15, 2014
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NASA:
Assessments of Selected Large-Scale ProjectsGAO-14-338SP: Published: Apr 15, 2014. Publicly Released: Apr 15, 2014.
Mar 12, 2014
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Space Acquisitions:
Acquisition Management Continues to Improve but Challenges Persist for Current and Future ProgramsGAO-14-382T: Published: Mar 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 12, 2014.
Feb 4, 2014
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Commercial Space Launches:
FAA's Risk Assessment Process Is Not Yet UpdatedGAO-14-328T: Published: Feb 4, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 4, 2014.
Jan 13, 2014
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Space Acquisitions:
Assessment of Overhead Persistent Infrared Technology ReportGAO-14-287R: Published: Jan 13, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 13, 2014.
Jan 8, 2014
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James Webb Space Telescope:
Project Meeting Commitments but Current Technical, Cost, and Schedule Challenges Could Affect Continued ProgressGAO-14-72: Published: Jan 8, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 8, 2014.
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