NASA Awards Spaceflight Operations, Systems Organization Contract

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Key Takeaways:

  • 1. NASA has awarded ASCEND Aerospace & Technology a $1.8 billion contract to provide services at Johnson Space Center.
  • 2. The COSMOS contract will support various NASA programs, including Orion, Space Launch System, International Space Station, Commercial Crew, and Artemis.
  • 3. The contract includes services like Mission Control Center systems, training, and support for astronauts, instructors, and flight controllers.

NASA has awarded a $1.8 billion contract to ASCEND Aerospace & Technology for organizing spaceflight mission operations at Johnson Space Center. The COSMOS contract will support key NASA programs and provide services like Mission Control Center systems, training, and support for astronauts and flight controllers. The contract has a five-year base period starting no earlier than Dec. 1, with options to extend until 2034.

Insight: The COSMOS contract underscores NASA's commitment to enhancing mission operations and systems support for various spaceflight programs crucial for the agency's future endeavors.

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