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NASA’s Management of the International Space Station and Efforts to Commercialize Low Earth Orbit
The NASA Office of Inspector General examined the costs associated with the Station’s continued use and maintenance, risks to its structure, NASA’s utilization of the ISS, and the Agency’s plans for commercialization of low Earth orbit.
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Location
Houston, TX United States
Washington, DC United States
Number of Recommendations
1
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Open Recommendations
This report has 1 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number
Significant Recommendation
Recommended Questioned Costs
Recommended Funds for Better Use
Additional Details
1
No
$0
$0
In order to mitigate risks to the Station's structural integrity, ensure the risks associated with cracks and leaks in the Service Module Transfer Tunnel are identified and mitigated prior to agreeing to an ISS life extension.