NASA's Clipperton Project
NSIAD-96-90R: Published: Feb 6, 1996. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 1996.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) involvement in a French launch vehicle development project. GAO noted that: (1) NASA involvement in the French project is limited to a safety issue concerning the reentry of the launch vehicle into the atmosphere; (2) NASA will use specialized radar to track and gather data on the launch vehicle's reentry, breakup, and impact points to facilitate reentry predictions for future flights; (3) France will reimburse NASA for its $1.39 million in estimated project costs which include NASA personnel travel costs; (4) France has deducted the cost of meals from the total reimbursable travel allowance amount; and (5) NASA has advised the Navy that the project could provide an opportunity to test the Aegis missile defense system, but the Navy has not responded to the NASA request.
Apr 30, 2020
Priority Open Recommendations:
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGAO-20-526PR: Published: Apr 23, 2020. Publicly Released: Apr 30, 2020.
Apr 29, 2020
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NASA:
Assessments of Major ProjectsGAO-20-405: Published: Apr 29, 2020. Publicly Released: Apr 29, 2020.
Jan 29, 2020
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NASA Commercial Crew Program:
Significant Work Remains to Begin Operational Missions to the Space StationGAO-20-121: Published: Jan 29, 2020. Publicly Released: Jan 29, 2020.
Jan 28, 2020
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James Webb Space Telescope:
Technical Challenges Have Caused Schedule Strain and May Increase CostsGAO-20-224: Published: Jan 28, 2020. Publicly Released: Jan 28, 2020.
Dec 19, 2019
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NASA Lunar Programs:
Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Analyses and Plans for Moon LandingGAO-20-68: Published: Dec 19, 2019. Publicly Released: Dec 19, 2019.
Sep 18, 2019
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NASA:
Actions Needed to Improve the Management of Human Spaceflight ProgramsGAO-19-716T: Published: Sep 18, 2019. Publicly Released: Sep 18, 2019.
Jun 20, 2019
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NASA Commercial Crew Program:
Schedule Uncertainty Persists for Start of Operational Missions to the International Space StationGAO-19-504: Published: Jun 20, 2019. Publicly Released: Jun 20, 2019.
Jun 19, 2019
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NASA Human Space Exploration:
Persistent Delays and Cost Growth Reinforce Concerns over Management of ProgramsGAO-19-377: Published: Jun 19, 2019. Publicly Released: Jun 19, 2019.
May 30, 2019
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NASA:
Assessments of Major ProjectsGAO-19-262SP: Published: May 30, 2019. Publicly Released: May 30, 2019.
Apr 19, 2019
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Priority Open Recommendations:
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGAO-19-424SP: Published: Apr 12, 2019. Publicly Released: Apr 19, 2019.
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