$3,239,676,487
to AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC
IGF::CT::IGF RS-25 PRODUCTION RESTART TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CONTRACTOR IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING SIX RS-25 ENGINES MODIFIED AS NECESSARY FOR THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM, RECERTIFICATION OF PRODUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS IN MANUFACTURING, AND CERTIFICATION FOR FLIGHT PROGRAM.
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What the model surfaced from this award
Restart production of RS-25 rocket engines for NASA's Space Launch System with manufacturing improvements and flight certification.
RS-25 engines are critical for SLS, NASA's primary heavy-lift vehicle for deep space exploration and lunar missions.
Signals sustained demand for advanced aerospace manufacturing, propulsion systems, and specialized materials suppliers supporting SLS production.
Supports U.S. independent human spaceflight capability and lunar exploration goals amid competition for space leadership.
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