KBR Awarded an Estimated $2.459 Billion Contract to Support Astronaut Health and Performance for Space Missions
KBR (NYSE: KBR) has secured a significant $2.459 billion NASA contract to support astronaut health and performance initiatives. The contract, which begins November 1, includes a five-year base period with two optional extensions that could increase the total value to $3.6 billion through 2035.
Under the Human Health and Performance Contract 2, KBR will provide essential services at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, supporting various programs including the Human Research Program, International Space Station, Commercial Crew Program, and Artemis campaign. The company will focus on crew health, safety, performance, occupational health services, and research for future spaceflight missions.
KBR (NYSE: KBR) ha ottenuto un importante contratto NASA da 2,459 miliardi di dollari per sostenere iniziative sulla salute e le prestazioni degli astronauti. Il contratto, che ha inizio il 1掳 novembre, comprende un periodo base di cinque anni con due opzioni di estensione che potrebbero portare il valore totale a 3,6 miliardi di dollari fino al 2035.
Con il Human Health and Performance Contract 2, KBR fornir脿 servizi essenziali presso il Johnson Space Center della NASA a Houston, supportando diversi programmi tra cui l'Human Research Program, la Stazione Spaziale Internazionale, il Commercial Crew Program e la campagna Artemis. L'azienda si concentrer脿 sulla salute, la sicurezza e le prestazioni dell'equipaggio, sui servizi di medicina del lavoro e sulla ricerca per le missioni spaziali future.
KBR (NYSE: KBR) ha conseguido un importante contrato con la NASA por 2.459 millones de d贸lares para apoyar iniciativas sobre la salud y el rendimiento de los astronautas. El contrato, que comienza el 1 de noviembre, incluye un periodo base de cinco a帽os con dos pr贸rrogas opcionales que podr铆an aumentar el valor total a 3.600 millones de d贸lares hasta 2035.
En el marco del Human Health and Performance Contract 2, KBR prestar谩 servicios esenciales en el Johnson Space Center de la NASA en Houston, apoyando diversos programas, entre ellos el Human Research Program, la Estaci贸n Espacial Internacional, el Commercial Crew Program y la campa帽a Artemis. La compa帽铆a centrar谩 sus esfuerzos en la salud, la seguridad y el rendimiento de la tripulaci贸n, en los servicios de salud ocupacional y en la investigaci贸n para futuras misiones espaciales.
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KBR (NYSE: KBR) hat einen bedeutenden NASA-Auftrag 眉ber 2,459 Milliarden US-Dollar erhalten, um Initiativen zur Gesundheit und Leistungsf盲higkeit von Astronauten zu unterst眉tzen. Der Vertrag, der am 1. November beginnt, umfasst eine f眉nfj盲hrige Grundlaufzeit mit zwei optionalen Verl盲ngerungen, die den Gesamtwert auf 3,6 Milliarden US-Dollar bis 2035 steigern k枚nnten.
Unter dem Human Health and Performance Contract 2 wird KBR am Johnson Space Center der NASA in Houston wichtige Leistungen erbringen und verschiedene Programme unterst眉tzen, darunter das Human Research Program, die Internationale Raumstation, das Commercial Crew Program und die Artemis-Kampagne. Das Unternehmen wird sich auf die Gesundheit, Sicherheit und Leistungsf盲higkeit der Besatzung, arbeitsmedizinische Dienste und Forschung f眉r k眉nftige Raumfahrtmissionen konzentrieren.
- Secured major $2.459 billion NASA contract with potential total value of $3.6 billion
- Long-term revenue visibility with contract extending through 2035 including options
- Strengthens KBR's 60-year relationship with NASA in human spaceflight operations
- Expands presence in multiple NASA programs including Artemis and ISS
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KBR has secured a substantial
The scope of work encompasses critical support services across multiple NASA initiatives including the Human Research Program, International Space Station operations, Commercial Crew Program, and the Artemis campaign. KBR will be responsible for ensuring crew health and safety, providing occupational health services, and conducting research to mitigate health risks for future spaceflight missions.
This award strengthens KBR's position in the aerospace services sector in three key ways. First, it secures long-term, predictable revenue with a five-year base period starting November 1, with options potentially extending through 2035. Second, it reinforces KBR's strategic importance to NASA's human spaceflight operations, building on the company's 60+ years of experience in the space sector. Third, it positions KBR to develop expertise in the emerging field of long-duration spaceflight medical requirements, particularly valuable as NASA pushes toward Artemis lunar missions and eventual Mars exploration.
The contract's focus on human health research for extended missions beyond Earth orbit represents an expanding market opportunity as both government and commercial space programs advance plans for lunar bases and eventual Mars missions. This specialized expertise creates a competitive moat for KBR in the aerospace services sector.
HOUSTON, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded an estimated
The contract begins its聽five-year period of performance on Nov. 1, with two possible option periods that could extend it through 2035, with the majority of the work being performed at NASA鈥檚 Johnson Space Center in Houston. The total estimated value of the base period plus the optional periods is
Under the terms of the Human Health and Performance Contract 2, KBR will provide support services for several programs to include the Human Research Program, International Space Station Program, Commercial Crew Program, Artemis campaign, and more. Services include ensuring crew health, safety, and performance; providing occupational health services; and conducting research into mitigating risks to the health, safety, and performance of future spaceflight crews.
鈥淭his contract reinforces KBR鈥檚 leadership in human spaceflight operations and highlights our expertise in supporting NASA鈥檚 vision for space exploration,鈥� said Mark Kavanaugh, KBR President, Defense, Intel and Space. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to support NASA鈥檚 critical work on long-duration space travel, including the Artemis missions, while contributing to solutions that will help humans live and thrive beyond Earth.鈥�
The award underscores KBR鈥檚 continued success in delivering innovative solutions and critical support to NASA鈥檚 space exploration initiatives. With more than 60 years of experience supporting human spaceflight, KBR continues to play a pivotal role in advancing human health and performance in space.
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