Relocation of Space Shuttle Major Modification Work
GAO-03-294R
Published: Dec 02, 2002. Publicly Released: Jan 02, 2003.
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We assessed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) rationale and documentation to support its decision to relocate Space Shuttle Orbiter Major Modification (OMM) work from Palmdale, California, to Kennedy Space Center, Florida. OMM work entails alterations to improve the Space Shuttle's Safety, operational quality, and long-term support and to extend its life.
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