NASA awards KBR a potential $3.6 billion contract for managing astronaut health support services.
KBR, a leading provider of scientific, engineering, and technical solutions, has been awarded a significant contract by NASA. The deal, worth $2.46 billion, is aimed at supporting astronaut health, occupational health, and research to mitigate health risks during space missions [1][2][3].
The contract, known as the Human Health and Performance Contract 2, commences on November 1, 2025, and spans a five-year base period. It includes two optional extension periods that could extend the work through 2035, potentially increasing the total contract value to $3.6 billion [1][2][3][4].
The scope of work covers support services for multiple NASA programs, including the Human Research Program, International Space Station Program, Commercial Crew Program, and Artemis campaign. KBR's role will involve ensuring astronaut and crew health, safety, and performance, offering occupational health services, and conducting research aimed at reducing health risks for future human spaceflight missions [1][2][3][4].
Most of the work will be conducted at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This contract continues and expands KBR's long-standing role in human spaceflight operations with NASA, emphasizing leadership in supporting long-duration space travel and the Artemis lunar program [1][4].
The contract's value reinforces KBR's leadership in human spaceflight operations, according to Mark Kavanaugh, KBR president, defense, intel, and space. He stated, "This contract reinforces KBR's leadership in human spaceflight operations." [5]
In extended trading, shares of KBR rose 2.7% following the announcement of the contract [6]. The contract includes research for risk reduction strategies for astronauts, further emphasizing KBR's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of those involved in space missions.
[1] https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-awards-2-46-billion-contract-to-kbr-for-human-health-and-performance-support [2] https://www.kbr.com/news/kbr-awarded-us-2-46-billion-nasa-contract-for-human-health-and-performance-support [3] https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-and-defense/kbr-wins-2-46-billion-nasa-contract-support-astronauts-health-safety-2022-10-13/ [4] https://www.space.com/kbr-awarded-2-46-billion-nasa-contract-for-human-health-and-performance-support.html [5] https://www.kbr.com/news/kbr-awarded-us-2-46-billion-nasa-contract-for-human-health-and-performance-support [6] https://www.marketwatch.com/story/kbr-shares-rise-27-in-extended-trading-after-nasa-contract-award-2022-10-13
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