RTTNews | Jul 7, 2021 06:34AM EDT

06:33 Wednesday, July 7, 2021 (RTTNews.com) - KBR Inc. (KBR) on Wednesday said NASA has awarded $531 million engineering services contract to a joint venture between Aerodyne and KBR.

As per the contract the joint venture is expected to provide engineering services for spaceflight and ground systems, primarily at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, Maryland, and other NASA centers and locations.

The Mechanical Integrated Services and Technology (MIST) II contract is for five years with an option for six-month extension.

KBR, which has more than 60 years experience with NASA, has performed similar work under the MIST 1 contract.

"KBR currently operates at 11 NASA centers and is one of the world's largest human spaceflight support organizations. Together, with Aerodyne, we bring a compelling and comprehensive portfolio of expertise to propel NASA to study and explore the universe," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO.

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