Briefing on Commercial and Department of Defense Space System Requirements and Acquisition Practices
Author | : Cristina T. Chaplain |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 57 |
Release | : 2010-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437927818 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437927815 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The DoD has had long-standing difficulties developing and delivering space systems on time and within budget. Attempts to reform DoD space acquisitions in the past have sought to leverage commercial approaches or rely more on the commercial sector to meet DoD needs. This report examined the following questions: (1) What are the differences between commercial and national security space system missions, requirements, and technology development? (2) What acquisition practices adopted by commercial co¿s. could be used for national security space system acquisitions? (3) Which acquisition practices adopted by commercial co¿s. may not be readily adaptable for national security space system acquisitions? Charts and tables.