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.

Presents a systematic treatment of all management aspects of large complex space programs Covers every element of the management environment including program planning, industry structure, cost estimation and management Provides detailed information expressly for professionals in the aerospace industry and graduate management programs Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Marcello Spagnulo is an aeronautical engineer. He has worked for thirty years in the space sector both in private industries and in government agencies, in Italy and abroad (Holland, France, Guyana). He has held various managerial positions in strategy and planning, business development, program management and aerospace engineering. Since 2009, he has published three books related to space, two of which published with Springer.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Space Activities - A Peculiar Economical, Political, and Industrial Sector.- Chapter 2: Space Programs Management.- Chapter 3: Marketing of Space Programs.- Chapter 4: Methods and Tools of Space Programs Management.- Chapter 5: Risk Management of Space Programs.- Chapter 6: Cost Management in Space Programs.- Chapter 7: Financial Management of Space Programs.- Chapter 8: Management of Small, Low Cost Space Programs - A New Paradigm.- Chapter 9: Examples of Management Applied to Different Space Programs.- Acronyms.- Bibliography.- Websites.- Index.