Status Report

NASA Lessons Learned: Space Shuttle Program/Infrastructure/Deterioration

By SpaceRef Editor
October 1, 2003
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PLLS Database Entry: 1233

Lesson Info

  • Lesson Number: 1233
  • Lesson Date: 17-jun-2002
  • Submitting Organization: HQ
  • Submitted by: David Lengyel

Subject/Title/Topic(s):

Space Shuttle Program/Infrastructure/Deterioration

Description of Driving Event:

Apollo-era ground infrastructure for the Space Shuttle Program requires revitalization.

Lesson(s) Learned:

Much of the Space Shuttle ground infrastructure has deteriorated and will not be capable of supporting the Space Shuttle for its realistic service life.

Recommendation(s):

Revitalize safety-critical infrastructure as expeditiously as possible.

Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness:

Human space flight is greatly dependent upon a capable ground infrastructure. The ISS and SSP management have worked closely with Center Directors in identifying the facilities, GSE, training, and test equipment necessary to continue and improve human space flight. As funding becomes available, it is applied to those areas having the greatest risk benefit.

Applicable NASA Enterprise(s):

  • Human Exploration & Development of Space

Applicable Crosscutting Process(es):

  • Manage Strategically
  • Provide Aerospace Products & Capabilities: Implementation

Additional Key Phrase(s):

  • Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
  • Facilities
  • Financial Management
  • Logistics
  • Policy & Planning

Approval Info:

  • Approval Date: 27-jun-2002
  • Approval Name: Bill Loewy
  • Approval Organization: HQ
  • Approval Phone Number: 202-358-0528

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