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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on NASA Budget and Schedule Delays
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Space held a hearing on June 14, 2018, to examine challenges in NASA's management of large-scale space exploration programs, specifically focusing on recurring cost increases and schedule delays. Officials from NASA, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and industry experts provided testimony on strategies and oversight.
This hearing addresses the management of taxpayer-funded space programs, which directly impacts the timeline and financial resources allocated to national human exploration missions.
Who It Affects
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NASA
The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its acquisition and management processes.
Taxpayers
The efficiency of NASA's program management affects the allocation of federal funds.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 14, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing focused on 'NASA Cost and Schedule Overruns: Acquisition and Program Management Challenges'.
- Testimony was provided by representatives from the GAO, NASA, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
- The Subcommittee on Space is part of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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- The hearing included an appendix with post-hearing questions and answers from the witnesses.
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Focus on Acquisition Reform
The hearing highlights a sustained congressional effort to link NASA's exploration roadmap to stricter business and acquisition management standards.
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