Young Stresses Need for Reform in Military's Space Programs

By Sebastian Sprenger / November 20, 2008 at 5:00 AM
Defense acquisition chief John Young today singled out the military's execution of space acquisition programs as an area needing reform, saying improved management and more joint oversight are required in this multibillion-dollar sector. During a breakfast with reporters in Washington, Young said "multiple factors" have hampered the Defense Department's ability to execute space programs on time and within a given budget. For one, responsibilities and authorities for space programs across the Defense Department are unclear. "At the [Office of the...

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