1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1523Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1523a71 Lesson Date: 2004-07-01a71 Submitting Organization: MSFCa71 Submitted by: Donald DugalSubject: Next Generation Launch Technology (NGLT)/Allow Time for Adequate Project Formulation, Even When Task Appears Low Risk Abstract: The final p
2、roposal for this effort was approximately 58% higher than government estimates despite the fact that government estimates were derived from X-43A actual costs and were considered to be quite accurate. Do not underestimate the need for thorough project formulation and cost estimation, even when the p
3、roject appears to be a straightforward follow-on effort. Description of Driving Event: Government cost estimates generated by the Booster and Launch Services (B it may not eliminate them, but the project can at least begin to set stakeholder expectations. Approach the cost estimation effort with the
4、 same zeal and require the same breadth of knowledge as one would for a major system design. Project formulation is often the first thing to be sacrificed as funding is allocated, schedule pressures build, and contracts Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without lic
5、ense from IHS-,-,-are initiated.Recommendation(s): Do not underestimate the need for thorough project formulation and cost estimation, even when the project appears to be a straightforward follow-on effort. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Dire
6、ctorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Policy & Planninga71 Program and Project ManagementAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2005-04-29a71 Approval Name: Lisa Carra71 Approval Organization: MSFCa71 Approval Phone Number: 256-544-2544Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
