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1 online resource (ii, 41 pages) : color illustrations, color photographs |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"November 2023." |
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"GAO-24-106256." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- 2025 crewed lunar landing is jeopardized by delays and scale of remaining work -- NASA is taking steps to ensure systems are safe and meet its needs before launch -- Agency comments -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
NASA is returning humans to the moon to maintain U.S. leadership in space exploration and prepare for future missions to Mars. NASA is implementing the Artemis missions to meet these goals. To accomplish the Artemis III mission as planned by December 2025, NASA needs to develop, acquire, and integrate several new systems. These include a system to transport crew to and from the lunar surface, and space suits for lunar surface operations. NASA is using a relatively new approach to acquire the human landing system and space suits that is intended to increase innovation and improve affordability. To develop the lunar lander, NASA awarded a contract option to SpaceX in 2021. To develop Artemis space suits, it awarded a contract to Axiom Space in 2022. This report describes the extent to which NASA has made progress in developing key systems needed to land humans on the moon in 2025, and has processes in place to ensure that those systems will meet NASA's needs and be safe. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed December 3, 2023). |
| Subject |
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Procurement.
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Artemis Program (U.S.) -- Management -- Evaluation.
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Moon -- Exploration -- Planning.
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Space flight to the moon -- Planning.
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Lune -- Exploration -- Planification.
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Vol vers la Lune -- Planification.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Artemis programs : crewed moon landing faces multiple challenges |
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Crewed moon landing faces multiple challenges |
| Running Title |
GAO-24-106256 NASA Artemis programs |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-24-106256 |
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