National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) mission focuses on space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Its activities span a broad range of complex and technical endeavors, including investigating and evaluating the composition and resources of Mars, working with its international partners to complete and operate the International Space Station, developing a new series of manned space flight vehicles, providing satellite and aircraft observations of Earth for scientific and weather forecasting, and developing new technologies designed to improve air-flight safety.

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NASA: Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress

GAO-08-186T, April 3, 2008

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NASA: Implementing a Knowledge-Based Acquisition Framework Could Lead to Better Investment Decisions and Project Outcomes

GAO-06-218, December 21, 2005

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NASA: Long-Term Commitment to and Investment in Space Exploration Program Requires More Knowledge

GAO-06-817R, July 17, 2006

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Business Modernization: NASA Must Consider Agencywide Needs to Reap the Full Benefits of Its Enterprise Management System Modernization Effort

GAO-07-691, July 20, 2007

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