Download or read book Space Acquisitions DoD Poised to Enhance Space Capabilities But Persistent Challenges Remain in Developing Space Systems written by Cristina T. Chaplain and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of large-scale acquisition programs in the DoD space portfolio have experienced problems during the past two decades that have driven up costs by billions of dollars, stretched schedules by years, and increased technical risks. To address the cost increases, DoD altered its acquisitions by reducing the number of satellites it intended to buy, reducing the capabilities of the satellites, or terminating major space systems acquisitions. Many space acquisitions are experiencing significant schedule delays resulting in potential capability gaps in areas such as missile warning, military commun., and weather monitoring. This testimony focuses on: the status of space acquisitions; factors of acquisition problems; and efforts to improve acquisitions. Illus.

Download or read book Space Acquisitions written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-14 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space Acquisitions: DOD Poised to Enhance Space Capabilities, but Persistent Challenges Remain in Developing Space Systems

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Download or read book Space Acquisitions DOD Poised to Enhance Space Capabilities But Persistent Challenges Remain in Developing Space Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In conclusion, DOD space is at a critical juncture. After more than a decade of acquisition difficulties, which have created potential gaps in capability, diminished DOD's ability to invest in new space systems, and lessened DOD's credibility to deliver high-performing systems within budget and on time, DOD is finally positioned to launch new generations of satellites that promise vast enhancements in capability. Moreover, recent program cancellations have alleviated competition for funding and may have allowed DOD to focus on fixing problems and implementing reforms rather than taking on new, complex, and potentially higher-risk efforts. But these changes raise new questions. Specifically, when can investments in new programs be made? How can reforms really take hold when leadership is diffuse? How can reforms take hold when there are still organizational barriers that prevent effective coordination? And lastly, how can acquisitions be successful if the right technical and programmatic expertise is not in place? Clearly, there are many challenges ahead for space. We look forward to working with the DOD to help ensure that these and other questions are addressed.

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