Space Shuttle: Human Capital and Safety Upgrade Challenges Require Continued Attention
NSIAD/GGD-00-186
Published: Aug 15, 2000. Publicly Released: Aug 29, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the workforce and safety issues facing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its shuttle program, focusing on the: (1) impact of workforce reductions on the shuttle program; (2) challenges NASA faces in addressing workforce issues; and (3) status of planned shuttle safety and supportability upgrades.
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DownsizingEmployee trainingLabor forceHuman capitalPerformance measuresPersonnel managementPersonnel recruitingReductions in forceSpace explorationStaff utilizationStrategic planning