1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1584Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1584a71 Lesson Date: 2004-07-01a71 Submitting Organization: MSFCa71 Submitted by: Donald Dugala71 Authored by: Stephen CookSubject: Next Generation Launch Technology (NGLT)/Proper Government Insight Planning is Required Abstract: Due to vario
2、us internal and external drivers, recent space transportation programs have performed several cycles of program formulation, initiating and canceling projects prior to completion. NASA should provide technical experts to review contractor data deliverables and provide independent analysis in critica
3、l, high-risk areas. Description of Driving Event: Due to various internal and external drivers, recent space transportation programs have performed several cycles of program formulation, initiating and canceling projects prior to completion. Several models and management strategies have been employe
4、d related to teaming and contracting with industry. The RS-84 government/industry team developed an excellent insight relationship that should be considered by other projects. Recent experience within NASA has revealed the need to maintain adequate skill and insight levels for complex space initiati
5、ves. The CAIB Report cited lack of adequate technical insight for critical safety issues and recent development experiences such as X-33 and X-37 also reveal a lack of government involvement in key assessments such as technology readiness and design margins. Lesson(s) Learned: Government insight is
6、essential to success of large and complex projects, which significantly aids in risk identification and risk mitigation. Both industry and government have responsibilities to support insight activities: industry has the responsibility to provide open and detailed information on technical and program
7、matic issues, while the government has the responsibility to use the Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-information in a productive way. The government cannot overreact to issues and must allow the contractor time to resolve problems. Co
8、mmunications between the insight team and the contractor must be based on the desire to understand and add value. These are considered appropriate roles for government to support high-risk space technology and space system development efforts. Recommendation(s): NASA should provide technical experts
9、 to review contractor data deliverables and provide independent analysis in critical, high-risk areas. Projects should decide early on the level of insight required and should allocate resources for that work. Government insight teams and their industry counterparts should communicate on a regular b
10、asis. The government should not relieve the contractor of responsibility for success. However, contracts must account for the role of government, and the contractor should be rewarded for working with insight teams. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMis
11、sion Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Aeronautics Researcha71 Space OperationsAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Communication Systemsa71 Human Resources & Educationa71 NASA Standardsa71 Policy & Planninga71 Program and Project Managementa71 Research & Developmenta71 Risk Management/Assessmenta
12、71 StandardAdditional Info: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2006-04-10a71 Approval Name: dkruhma71 Approval Organization: HQProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
