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NASA Awards $327.28 Million Sounding Rocket Operations Contract to Peraton Inc.

Original title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration → PERATON INC. ($327.28M)

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The Frame

What this does

This contract secures the operational support for NASA's sub-orbital research program, which facilitates approximately 18 scientific rocket launches per year.

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Peraton Inc.

The company is contractually obligated to manage the Sounding Rockets Program and provide all specified launch services.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The agency is providing $327.28 million in funding to secure operational support for its sub-orbital research program.

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Summary

NASA has awarded a $327.28 million contract to Peraton Inc. to manage the s Program (NSRP). The company will oversee the design, testing, and launch operations for sub-orbital research missions.

Key Facts

NASA awarded a contract valued at $327.28 million to Peraton Inc.
The contract is titled 'NASA Sounding Rocket Operations Contract (NSROC) III'.
Peraton Inc. is responsible for the design, fabrication, integration, and flight qualification testing of sub-orbital payloads.
The contractor must provide launch vehicles and associated hardware for missions.
Peraton Inc. will manage mission launch operations.
The contract requires the contractor to conduct an estimated 18 launches per year.
The scope includes all associated services and supplies, excluding government-furnished property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?

The contract serves as the primary mechanism for implementing NASA's s Program, which conducts sub-orbital research.

What services is Peraton Inc. providing?

Peraton Inc. is responsible for designing, building, and testing payloads, providing launch vehicles, and managing the actual launch operations for sub-orbital missions.

How many launches are expected under this agreement?

The contractor is expected to conduct approximately 18 launches per year.

Why It Matters

This contract secures the operational support for NASA's sub-orbital research program, which facilitates approximately 18 scientific rocket launches per year.

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Operational Continuity

The contract explicitly maintains a high-frequency launch cadence of 18 missions per year, indicating a stable, ongoing commitment to sub-orbital research.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Peraton Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationPeraton Inc.“The primary contractor selected to manage the Sounding Rocket Operations Contrac”Map →

other18“The estimated number of annual rocket launches to be conducted under the contrac”Map →

organizationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration“The federal awarding agency for the contract.”Map →

Sources

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www.usaspending.gov

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