satellite launches / technology readiness / separate technology discovery / communications satellite / satellite developments / Software problems / space systems / satellite sensors / Hold suppliers / technology risk / technology risks / satellite launch / implement solutions / software changes / communications satellite program / acquisition program management / immature technologies / regular supplier audits / ambitious technology development efforts / technology transition / /
Organization
U.S. government / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / Air Force / U.S. Senate For Release / Department of Defense / United States Government Accountability Office / Subcommittee on Strategic Forces / United Launch Alliance / Committee on Armed Services / Navy / /
Person
Cristina T. Chaplain / / /
Position
manager tenure / quality assurance / contractor / Governor / program manager / Chairman / Chaplain / Director Acquisition and Sourcing / Major / Director Acquisition and Sourcing / /
United States Government Accountability Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Strategic