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November 7th, 2024
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Now that the election is over, here are some of the major issues facing the nation and next Congress in regards to space programs, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
“Competition in space is growing as more countries launch their own space programs. We’ve reviewed NASA’s major projects—including sending Americans back to the moon by the end of September 2026 and then (eventually) on to Mars,” reports the GAO.
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“Our work has reported several challenges these efforts face that have caused delays and increased costs,” the GAO notes.
Space issue page
A GAO “space issue” page outlines the government watchdog’s most recent work on NASA’s efforts.
Spotlighted are the following reports and open recommendations:
- NASA Artemis Missions: Exploration Ground Systems Program Could Strengthen Schedule Decisions
- Artemis Programs: NASA Should Document and Communicate Plans to Address Gateway’s Mass Risk
- NASA Lunar Programs: Improved Mission Guidance Needed as Artemis Complexity Grows
To read these GAO space reports, go to:
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