Satellite Acquisition: Global Positioning System Acquisition Changes After Challenger's Accident

NSIAD-87-209BR Published: Sep 30, 1987. Publicly Released: Nov 02, 1987.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System to determine how the Air Force modified its acquisition approach for the system following the space shuttle accident.

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Space

Aerospace contractsAir Force procurementAir traffic control systemsCommunication satellitesDefense industryEquipment contractsMilitary communicationMilitary satellitesNavigation aidsGlobal positioning system