Presented is the statement of Frank C. Conahan before the House of Representatives on management issues and challenges facing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Issues covered are: bringing plans in line with likely budgets, managing systems development efforts more efficiently, improving operations and oversight, and preserving U.S. aeronautical leadership. Programs discussed include the space station, the Advanced X Ray Astrophysics Facility, the Earth Observing System, and the National Aerospace Plane. Topics discussed include reporting under the Financial Integrity Act and the need for a Chief Financial Officer, improving shuttle operating efficiency, improving procurement and contract management, space project testing, science data management, facilities maintenance, and environmental protection activities.
NASA: Major Challenges for Management. Testimony Before the Legislation and National Security Subcommittee, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives
1993
24 pages
Report
No indication
English
Space Technology , Public Administration & Government , Research Program Administration & Technology Transfer , Management Practice , Aerospace technology transfer , Federal budgets , Financial management , NASA programs , Project management , Contract management , Earth observing system (Eos) , National aerospace plane program , Procurement management , Space stations , X ray astrophysics facility