What's Happening?
KBR has been awarded a potential 10-year, $3.6 billion contract to provide professional services supporting NASA's efforts to mitigate health risks in future human spaceflight missions. The contract, known as the Human Health and Performance Contract 2, primarily supports work at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. It includes programs such as the Human Research Program, International Space Station Program, Commercial Crew Program, and Artemis campaign. KBR will assist NASA in ensuring crew health, safety, and performance by providing occupational health services and conducting research into spaceflight-related health risks.
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Why It's Important?
This contract is significant for KBR as it allows the company to retain work it initially secured in 2015, reinforcing its position as a key partner for NASA. The contract supports NASA's critical missions, including the Artemis campaign, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars. By focusing on astronaut health and performance, the contract plays a vital role in ensuring the success and safety of these missions. For KBR, this contract aligns with its strategy to build a franchise space business, highlighting the company's commitment to advancing space exploration.
What's Next?
The contract's five-year base period will begin on November 1, with options to extend work to 2025. KBR will continue to collaborate with NASA to address health risks associated with spaceflight, contributing to the agency's long-term goals of sustainable human exploration beyond Earth. As NASA progresses with its Artemis campaign and other space initiatives, KBR's role in supporting astronaut health and performance will be crucial in achieving mission objectives.
