Tag

Gao Report

All articles tagged with #gao report

defense7 months ago

Pentagon's Mega-Constellation Faces Supply Chain Challenges in GAO Report

The GAO report highlights ongoing supply chain problems, particularly with optical communication terminals, that are delaying the deployment of the Pentagon's mega-constellation under the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Despite efforts to address these issues and improve development strategies, concerns remain about the readiness and testing of satellite tranches, which could impact the program's schedule and effectiveness.

crime-and-law-enforcement1 year ago

"USPS Faces Crime Surge with Outdated Data and Rising Worker Robberies"

The USPS is experiencing a significant rise in postal crimes, including a sevenfold increase in robberies, but relies on outdated data from 2011 to determine the size and location of its law enforcement workforce. A GAO report highlights that the Postal Inspection Service has not reassessed its staffing needs in over a decade, despite the surge in crime. The USPS plans to conduct a new security force assessment by April 2025, but currently, the postal police workforce remains understaffed and misaligned with current security needs.

space2 years ago

Artemis 3 Moon Landing Faces Potential Delay to 2027

A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that the first crewed landing of NASA's Artemis lunar exploration program is unlikely to occur before 2027. The report highlighted slow progress on the Human Landing System (HLS) lunar lander being developed by SpaceX and the development of new lunar spacesuits by Axiom Space as major factors contributing to the delay. The GAO concluded that SpaceX is facing multiple issues that limit progress and jeopardize its ability to support an Artemis III mission in 2025. The report also flagged delays in SpaceX's HLS development and potential delays in the development of spacesuits by Axiom.