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046 $kMon Nov 22 02:00:00 EST 2010
046 $jMon Nov 22 02:20:41 EST 2010
074 $a0546-D (online)
086 0 $aGA 1.13:GAO-11-107
088 $aGAO-11-107
110 1 $aUnited States.$bGovernment Accountability Office.
245 10 $aNASA$h[electronic resource ] :$bmedium launch transition strategy leverages ongoing investments but is not without risk : report to the Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives.
246 3 $aNational Aeronautics and Space Administration :$bmedium launch transition strategy leverages ongoing investments but is not without risk
246 30 $aMedium launch transition strategy leverages ongoing investments but is not without risk
246 17 $aNASA launch vehicle transition
260 $a[Washington, D.C.] :$bU.S. Govt. Accountability Office,$c[2010]
300 $a1 online resource (ii, 33 p.) :$bill.
538 $aSystem requirements: Adobe Reader.
538 $aMode of access: Internet.
500 $aTitle from cover screen (GAO, viewed on Nov. 26, 2010).
500 $a"November 2010."
520 $aThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has long relied on the Delta II medium class launch vehicle to launch science missions. Delta II, however, is no longer in production, and no other vehicle in the relative cost and performance range is currently certified for NASA use. Thus, NASA faces a potential gap in the availability of medium class launch vehicles that could cause design challenges, delays, or funding issues. GAO was asked to assess (1) NASA's and the Delta II contractor's, steps to ensure resources (budget, workforce, and facilities) are available to support safe Delta II operations through the last planned NASA flight in 2011; (2) NASA's plans and contingencies for ensuring a smooth transition from current small and medium class launch vehicles to other launch vehicles for future science missions; (3) the risks associated with NASA's planned approach to fill the medium launch capability gap; and (4) technical and programmatic implications to science missions if NASA commits to new launch vehicles before they are certified and proven. GAO identified and assessed transition plans and mitigation activities and interviewed responsible NASA and government officials. GAO recommends that NASA perform a detailed cost estimate based on knowledge gained during launch vehicle certification and adequately budget for potential additional costs. NASA concurred.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references.
500 $a"GAO-11-107."
610 10 $aUnited States.$bNational Aeronautics and Space Administration$xPlanning$xEvaluation.
650 0 $aDelta launch vehicles.
650 0 $aLaunch vehicles (Astronautics)$xPlanning.
650 0 $aRisk assessment.
700 1 $aChaplain, Cristina T.
710 1 $aUnited States.$bCongress.$bHouse.$bCommittee on Science and Technology.
988 $a20120608
906 $0OCLC