National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Office of Inspector General evaluated NASA’s efforts to mitigate the risks posed by orbital debris—human-made objects in space no longer serving a useful purpose—as well as the Agency’s coordination with international and commercial organizations to address the issue.

The Office of Inspector General evaluated NASA’s processes and procedures regarding the acquisition, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

The Office of Inspector General issued a report discussing the Top Management and Performance Challenges facing NASA.

The Office of Inspector General assessed NASA’s initial acquisition strategy for the Artemis missions with respect to meeting schedule, cost, and performance goals.

The Office of Inspector General assessed NASA’s strategic workforce planning, training, and certification of its acquisition workforce.

The Office of Inspector General assessed NASA’s management of its planetary science portfolio, which consists of 30 space flight missions in various stages of operation, and examined whether its Planetary Science Division is meeting its goals and priorities.

The Office of Inspector General evaluated NASA’s management of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Program relative to cost, technical performance, and scientific return.