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Author Spagnulo, Marcello

Title Space program management : methods and tools / Marcello Spagnulo, Rick Fleeter ; with Mauro Balduccini, Federico Nasini
Published New York, NY : Springer, ©2013

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Series Space technology library ; 28
Space technology library ; 28.
Contents Space Activities: A Peculiar Economical, Political, and Industrial Sector -- Space Program Management -- Marketing of Space Programs -- Methods and Tools of Space Programs Management -- Risk Management of Space Programs -- Cost Management in Space Programs -- Financial Management of Space Programs -- Management of Small, Low-Cost Space Programs: A New Paradigm -- Examples of Management Applied to Different Space Programs
Summary 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
Analysis Economics
Astrophysics
Astronautics
Economics/Management Science
Innovation/Technology Management
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Astronautics -- Management
Astronautics and state.
Aerospace engineering -- Management
Science économique.
Affaires.
Astronautics and state
Astronautics -- Management
SUBJECT Outer space -- Exploration -- Management
Subject Outer space
Form Electronic book
Author Fleeter, Rick, 1954-
Balduccini, Mauro
Nasini, Francesco, 1970-
ISBN 9781461437550
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1461437547
9781461437543