Eminent officials say NASA facilities some of the "worst" they've ever seen
A report reveals 83% of NASA's facilities are outdated, with a $3.3 billion maintenance backlog. It recommends a revolving fund for infrastructure as mission complexity increases, particularly for the Artemis program.
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A recent report by a panel of independent experts has highlighted significant concerns regarding NASA's infrastructure, revealing that approximately 83% of its facilities are beyond their design lifetimes and that the agency faces a $3.3 billion maintenance backlog. Norm Augustine, chair of the panel, noted that NASA's budget for mission support has decreased by 33% since 2010, while mission budgets have increased by 8%. This imbalance has led to a situation where each dollar of mission support must now cover 50% more mission activity than a decade ago. The Johnson Space Center in Houston has been identified as having the worst facilities among NASA's centers, which are generally rated as "marginal to poor." The report emphasizes that prioritizing new missions over facility maintenance has resulted in infrastructure that does not meet acceptable industrial standards. The panel has recommended that Congress establish a revolving working capital fund to support maintenance and upgrades, similar to funds used by other government agencies. This funding is deemed essential as NASA embarks on increasingly complex missions, such as the Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon.
- NASA's facilities are largely outdated, with 83% beyond their design lifetimes.
- The agency has a $3.3 billion maintenance backlog and a declining budget for mission support.
- Johnson Space Center has the poorest-rated facilities among NASA's centers.
- The report calls for a revolving fund to address infrastructure needs.
- NASA's mission complexity is increasing, necessitating better support for its facilities.
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