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NASA’s Management of Its Commercial Crew Program

NASA has partnered with U.S. private industry to safely ferry astronauts to the ISS. Our new audit examined the Commercial Crew Program and the Agency's two providers—Boeing and SpaceX—as they push to certify and operate their spacecraft.

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NASA’s Launch Infrastructure

Spaceflight is surging, but NASA’s primary launch sites are dated and approaching operating capacity. Our new report assessed the infrastructure at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility, and the Agency’s ability to meet growing mission needs.

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Semiannual Report to Congress

Our latest report to Congress highlights how we're strengthening NASA programs, driving savings, and rooting out foreign influence.

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Cracking the $21M Moon Rock Caper

In 2002, when a group of interns plundered $21 million in historic Moon rocks, our undercover agents posed as potential buyers to foil the audacious heist. Learn how we investigate ethics violations and protect NASA’s priceless legacy.

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