This indefinite delivery contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) to Rocket Lab USA Inc., doing business as Rocket Lab Space Systems. The $45 million IDIQ contract, with a period of performance through July 2023, is for flight and payload integration services to support NASA's Flight Opportunities program and Small Spacecraft Technology program.
Under the contract, Rocket Lab will provide expendable launch vehicles, spacecraft components, and related research and development capabilities to enable frequent, reliable, and cost-effective access to space for NASA science and exploration missions. This includes specific task orders for launch services supporting the CAPSTONE lunar spacecraft and TROPICS weather observation satellite constellation. Rocket Lab also holds prime IDIQ contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense for small satellite launch services, positioning the company as a key provider of flexible and rapid space access for government customers.
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