KBR Joint Venture Wins $719 Million NASA Contract for Orbital Systems
KBR's joint venture, Space & Technology Solutions, along with Intuitive Machines, has been awarded a $719 million contract by NASA for engineering services on space orbital systems.
HOUSTON – August 14, 2023 – KBR announced today that its joint venture, Space & Technology Solutions, with partner Intuitive Machines, has been awarded a contract by NASA valued at $719 million. The contract is for multidisciplinary engineering services supporting NASA's Applied Engineering and Technology Directorate at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
The five-year contract, known as Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services (OMES) III, will directly support the Joint Polar Satellite System program, which is crucial for weather forecasting. It also extends to NASA's Exploration and In-space Services projects division, focusing on developing sustainable technologies for servicing spacecraft and in-space assembly.
KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions globally. The company's work spans energy, chemicals, infrastructure, and government sectors. This award signifies KBR's continued involvement in the space industry and its role in providing critical technical support for U.S. government space initiatives.