NASA Awards $287 Million Contract for Space Launch System Engines

Original title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration → AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. ($287.08M)

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What This Bill Does

NASA has awarded a $287.08 million contract to Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. to manufacture ten flight engines for upcoming Space Launch System (SLS) missions. The contract also includes provisions for technical integration, flight support, and safety compliance reviews.

Why it matters

This contract secures the propulsion hardware and technical support necessary for NASA's Exploration Missions 2 and 3, which are part of the agency's heavy-lift rocket program.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc.

The company is obligated to manufacture and deliver ten RL10 engines and provide technical support services in exchange for $287.08 million.

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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

The agency is responsible for the procurement and management of the engine integration and compliance support.

Key Facts

NASA awarded a $287.08 million contract to Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc.
The contract covers the procurement of ten RL10 flight engines.
Eight engines are designated for use in two four-engine clusters for Exploration Missions 2 and 3.
Two additional engines are being procured as spares.

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The contract includes vehicle and program integration support services.
The contract includes flight support services.
The contract includes human rating compliance review support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RL10 engines used for?

They are used as part of a four-engine cluster for the Space Launch System (SLS) Exploration Missions 2 and 3.

Does this contract include more than just the engines?

Yes, the contract also covers vehicle and program integration, flight support, and reviews.

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Standardization of SLS Support

The contract explicitly bundles hardware procurement with 'human rating compliance' and 'integration support,' indicating a shift toward comprehensive service-based contracting for SLS components.

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