NASA Human Space Exploration: Delay Likely for First Exploration Mission

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http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-414

NASA Human Space Exploration: Delay Likely for First Exploration Mission

GAO-17-414: Published: Apr 27, 2017. Publicly Released: Apr 27, 2017

NASA is working towards a November 2018 launch date for the first test flight of its three related human space exploration programs: the Orion crew vehicle, the Space Launch System, and the Exploration Ground Systems. However, we found that all three programs face challenges and have little time or money set aside to address potential issues—likely delaying the launch date.

We recommended that NASA report to Congress on whether the launch date is still achievable, and potentially propose a new date, to help ensure that Congress has current information to inform fiscal year 2018 budget and funding decisions.

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