NASA Lessons Learned: Space Shuttle Program/Orbiter Major Modifications/Management Issues
PLLS Database Entry: 1245
Lesson Info
- * Lesson Number: 1245
- * Lesson Date: 17-jun-2002
- * Submitting Organization: HQ
- * Submitted by: David Lengyel
Subject/Title/Topic(s):
Space Shuttle Program/Orbiter Major Modifications/Management Issues
Description of Driving Event:
No Description Identified
Lesson(s) Learned:
It is reasonable to utilize the same engineering and technician WORKFORCE for routine Space Shuttle processing and Orbiter Maintenance & Down Period (OMDP) work at KSC since the work content is similar. Planning and management functions, however, differ significantly between line processing and heavy maintenance activities.
Recommendation(s):
Designate separate, appropriately experienced management teams for the regular processing and OMDP work at KSC. These teams must be well coordinated since they will be drawing on the same WORKFORCE.
Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness:
The Orbiter Project has established an OMDP Management Plan, which designates a separate Orbiter management team for OMDP.
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
- * Ground Operations
- * Human Resources & Education
- * Risk Management/Assessment
- * Safety & Mission Assurance
- * Spacecraft
Approval Info:
- * Approval Date: 27-jun-2002
- * Approval Name: Bill Loewy
- * Approval Organization: HQ
- * Approval Phone Number: 202-358-0528
