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NASA’s Management of Space Launch System Block 1B Development

Submitting OIG: 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG
Report Description: 
Artemis IV will be the first flight of NASA’s more powerful heavy-lift rocket—the Space Launch System Block 1B. However, Block 1B development efforts have encountered multiple issues including Boeing’s ineffective quality management and inexperienced workforce, continued cost increases and schedule delays, and the delayed establishment of a cost and schedule baseline.
Date Issued: 
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
IG-24-015
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
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Additional Details Link: 
https://oig.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ig-24-015.pdf?emrc=66b6336fa0534

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
Coordinate with Boeing, the SLS Stages prime contractor, to develop a quality management system training program that is compliant with AS9100D and reviewed by the appropriate NASA officials.
2 Open No
Institute financial penalties for Boeing’s noncompliance with quality control standards.
3 Open No
Perform a detailed cost overrun analysis on Boeing’s Stages contract for EUS development.
4 Open No
Coordinate with DCMA to ensure contractual compliance with EVMS clauses.
Displaying 4 of 4 Recommendations