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$3,239,676,487

National Aeronautics and Space Administration·National Aeronautics and Space Administration

to AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC

aerospaceactive
ACTION DATE·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_NNM16AA02C_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-
Award description

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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In plain English

Restart production of RS-25 rocket engines for NASA's Space Launch System with manufacturing improvements and flight certification.

Sub-sectors
space-launch-systemsrocket-enginesmanufacturing
Why this matters

RS-25 engines are critical for SLS, NASA's primary heavy-lift vehicle for deep space exploration and lunar missions.

Supply-chain signal

Signals sustained demand for advanced aerospace manufacturing, propulsion systems, and specialized materials suppliers supporting SLS production.

U.S.–China competition angle

Supports U.S. independent human spaceflight capability and lunar exploration goals amid competition for space leadership.

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Period of performance
Start
2015-11-01
End
2029-09-30
Status
activein 1235 days
Sources

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