NASA Selects ASCEND for Next-Generation COSMOS Contract at Johnson Space Center

Cape Canaveral, FL — 8/29/2025

ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, a joint venture of Aerodyne Industries and Amentum’s Jacobs Technology Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded NASA’s Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

The COSMOS contract represents NASA’s next generation of human spaceflight mission operations support, transitioning from the current Mission Systems Operations Contract (MSOC) program. Performance under COSMOS is scheduled to begin later this year, with a five-year base period and two potential 24-month options, giving the contract a possible nine-year duration through 2034.

Under COSMOS, ASCEND’s team will provide critical support to several mission-defining areas:

Mission Control Center Systems (MCCS): Real-time flight operations, telemetry, trajectory, and contingency support for the International Space Station (ISS) and Moon-to-Mars missions.

Training Systems: High-fidelity astronaut and flight controller training for ISS, Orion, and commercial crew programs, including advanced simulators and integrated mission training environments.

Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF): Full-scale mockups and environmental simulators supporting astronaut training, developmental engineering, and public outreach.

“This milestone reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire ASCEND team,” said Andrew Allen, CEO of Aerodyne Industries, LLC. “We are honored to continue supporting NASA’s mission and advancing human space exploration for the future.”

The multi-year contract strengthens ASCEND’s role as a trusted NASA partner, leveraging decades of operational excellence while creating opportunities for innovation and growth. The team-first culture of ASCEND will remain at the heart of delivering mission-critical services under COSMOS.

About ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, LLC

ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, LLC (ASCEND) is an All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program Joint Venture between Aerodyne Industries, LLC and Amentum’s Jacobs Technology Inc. Building on more than a decade of collaboration as award-winning contractors, ASCEND delivers advanced mission operations, training systems, and engineering support for complex government programs. Together, our partner companies bring over six decades of proven expertise and currently manage a workforce of more than 5,500 employees across multiple centers and facilities nationwide. ASCEND is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and supporting the success of critical missions.

About Aerodyne

Aerodyne Industries LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL with a primary focus on serving our NASA, DoD, and federal customer programs and resolving their most challenging technical issues.  Visit https://www.aerodyneindustries.com.

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About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

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