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The Government Accountability Office estimated that the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer Tranche 1 with 138 satellites will cost about $3,300,000,000.

Mentioned as: government accountability officeTechnical ProductJun 8, 2023GAO flags concerns about Space Force satellite procurements

The Government Accountability Office estimated that the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 1 of 28 satellites will cost about $2,600,000,000.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeOrg RelationshipJun 8, 2023GAO flags concerns about Space Force satellite procurements

The Government Accountability Office found no consensus among officials regarding the final decision to select Redstone Arsenal as the preferred location for U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductMay 19, 2023HASC chairman questions ‘continued delays’ in settling dispute over Space Command’s location

The Government Accountability Office conducted a review of the basing decision and concluded that it largely followed defense guidelines but showed significant transparency shortfalls.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductMay 19, 2023HASC chairman questions ‘continued delays’ in settling dispute over Space Command’s location

The Government Accountability Office has an 2023-08-16 deadline to rule on SAIC’s protest of the OMES III award.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductMay 12, 2023First Intuitive Machine lunar lander mission slips to the third quarter

The start of the OMES III contract is on hold after SAIC filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office on 2023-05-08.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductMay 12, 2023First Intuitive Machine lunar lander mission slips to the third quarter

Maxar unsuccessfully bid in 2021 as a prime contractor for an SDA satellite contract and filed a bid protest with the Government Accountability Office that led SDA to change its contracting approach to Other Transaction Authority.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductMay 8, 2023Maxar pursuing defense deals for its new line of small satellites

The Government Accountability Office released a congressionally mandated report on 2023-04-24.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductApr 24, 2023Report: Space Force could benefit from commercial data to monitor satellites and debris

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office's September report to Congress, spacecraft produce emissions during reentry.

Mentioned as: U.S. Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductDec 22, 2022Studies flag environmental impact of reentry

Inmarsat filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office in February 2021 that delayed the expected award of CSSC II.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductOct 11, 2022Inmarsat wins $980 million U.S. Navy contract for global communications services

The Government Accountability Office released a report 2022-09 finding that actions are needed to better use commercial satellite imagery and analytics.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeNarrative GeneralSep 19, 2022Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics

The Government Accountability Office report recommended creating an acquisition organization to work with industry to develop next-generation capabilities benefiting commercial applications, government intelligence collection, and combat support.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductSep 19, 2022Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics

The Government Accountability Office rejected the protests of the original Human Landing System award approximately three months after the April 2021 decision.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductSep 18, 2022NASA requests proposals for second Artemis crewed lunar lander

The Government Accountability Office issued a report on 2022-09-07 evaluating U.S. defense and intelligence agencies' use of commercial satellite imagery.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductSep 7, 2022GAO: Defense, intelligence agencies need a better plan to buy commercial satellite imagery

The Government Accountability Office dismissed Maxar’s Transport Layer Tranche 1 protest after the Space Development Agency canceled the solicitation and reopened it under Other Transaction Authority.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductAug 10, 2022Maxar’s satellite business looks to gain foothold in defense market

The Department of Defense Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office have reviewed the base selection process at the request of Colorado lawmakers.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductAug 9, 2022U.S. Space Command basing decision approaching final stretch

The Department of Defense Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office reviewed the decision process for the relocation of U.S. Space Command.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeTechnical ProductJul 13, 2022Air Force completes draft environmental review of U.S. Space Command candidate locations

The Government Accountability Office assessment released on 2022-06-22 reported Psyche’s cost as $965.6 million, which is 3.1% below its baseline cost commitment of $996,400,000.

Mentioned as: government accountability officeNarrative GeneralJun 24, 2022Software testing problem delays Psyche launch

The Government Accountability Office published a report on 2022-06-07 finding that CASIS was not providing its User Advisory Committee with information on how the ISS national laboratory was being used or seeking input from the committee on resource allocations.

Mentioned as: Government Accountability OfficeNarrative GeneralJun 13, 2022GAO finds CASIS not making full use of advisory committee

The Government Accountability Office released a report on 2022-06-02 raising concerns about how the U.S. Air Force selected Huntsville, Alabama as its preferred location for U.S. Space Command.

Mentioned as: government accountability officeNarrative GeneralJun 2, 2022GAO: U.S. Space Command basing decision process fell short on ‘transparency and credibility’
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