NASA's Quest to Track Gear Without Paperwork Overload
Published Date: 10/1/2025
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Summary
NASA wants to make it easier for groups that get their property to keep track of it and share info. They’re asking for feedback to improve their property management system, aiming to cut down on paperwork and save time. If you work with NASA property, now’s the time to weigh in before changes take effect!
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Reduced Paperwork for NASA Property Holders
NASA is asking for public comment on changes to its Property Management System Analysis (PMSA) that are meant to make it easier for groups that hold NASA property to track and share information. The agency says the goal is to cut down on paperwork and save time, and it is inviting anyone who works with NASA property to weigh in before the information-collection changes proceed.
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