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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Report Number
IG-26-010
Report Description

NASA relies on large and highly complex facilities and infrastructure, such as launch pads, utility systems, and transportation networks, to launch missions from Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility. However, NASA’s launch infrastructure is dated and often does not provide the capacity to meet the growing demands of the Agency and its partners.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
External Link
https://oig.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/final-report-ig-26-010-nasas-la…

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
1 No $0 $0

Conduct a study to understand the effects of heavy vehicle traffic associated with sustained increases in launch-related transport activity on Kennedy roadways and establish a mitigation plan to address the impacts.

2 No $0 $0

Prioritize funding from the H.R.1 reconciliation bill to address common use launch infrastructure issues at Kennedy, including electrical power distribution, gas supply and distribution, and transportation infrastructure.

3 No $0 $0

Assess the ability to charge an Other Approved Indirect Rate on reimbursable agreements for launch services that is dedicated to maintenance and upgrades of common use launch infrastructure.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG

United States