1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1235Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1235a71 Lesson Date: 2002-06-17a71 Submitting Organization: HQa71 Submitted by: David LengyelSubject: Space Shuttle Program/Competitive Sourcing/Safety Implications Description of Driving Event: NASA is studying competitive sourcing of the Sp
2、ace Shuttle Program.Lesson(s) Learned: Space Shuttle privatization can have safety implications as well as affecting costs.Recommendation(s): Include in all privatization plans an assessment by safety professionals of the ability of considered privatization schemes to retain a reasonable level of NA
3、SA technical involvement and independent checks and balances. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: All privatization discussions to date have included direct participation by the NASA Headquarters, Center, and SSP Safety organizations. A fundamental ground rule of any privatization option i
4、s that it must include the proper checks and balances as well as healthy tension between design and operations and include a value added independent assessment process. Current plans include numerous independent reviews of privatization concepts that will be structured to include safety professional
5、s.Documents Related to Lesson: N/AProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Mission Directorate(s): a71 Space Operationsa71 Exploration SystemsAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Aerospace Safety Advisory Panela71 Policy & Planninga71 Procurement Sma
6、ll Business & Industrial Relationsa71 Risk Management/Assessmenta71 Safety & Mission AssuranceAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2002-06-27a71 Approval Name: Bill Loewya71 Approval Organization: HQa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-0528Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-