Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
NASA’s Deep Space Network transmits scientific and communications data between dozens of spacecraft and Earth. However, the network is oversubscribed with demand exceeding supply by 40 percent at times. While NASA is upgrading this critical infrastructure, the effort is costing more and taking longer than planned—challenges that could intensify as more “big data” missions like Artemis come online.
Date Issued:
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
IG-23-016
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Audit
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
4
Report updated under NDAA 5274:
No
Additional Details Link: