Ensuring that NASA has an adequate number of astronauts with the skills needed for missions to the International Space Station and the Moon is critical to meeting the Agency’s ambitious space exploration goals. In this report, we examined NASA’s management of its astronaut corps.
Open Recommendations
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
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3 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
To ensure the training process for future Artemis missions is developed with sufficient time for implementation and revision, we also recommended the Director of the Flight Operations Directorate and the Chief of the Astronaut Office:3. At least 18 months prior to the planned Artemis II launch, coordinate with Artemis program offices to complete the development and chartering of the framework of Artemis boards and panels to ensure alignment with future mission training needs for new vehicles and missions, including Orion, next-generation spacesuits, HLS, and Gateway. |