Space Program Management Methods and Tools /

• Main Authors: Spagnulo, Marcello (Author), Fleeter, Rick (Author), Balduccini, Mauro (Author), Nasini, Federico (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Space Technology Library ; 28
• Subjects: Business.; Energy.; Management.; Industrial management.; Space sciences.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Business and Management.; Innovation/Technology Management.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Energy, general.
• Physical Description: XXI, 352 p. 192 illus., 116 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9781461437550

Beginning with the basic elements that differentiate space programs from other management challenges, Space Program Management explains through theory and example of real programs from around the world, the philosophical and technical tools needed to successfully manage large, technically complex space programs both in the government and commercial environment. Chapters address both systems and configuration management, the management of risk, estimation, measurement and control of both funding and the program schedule, and the structure of the aerospace industry worldwide.