MCLEAN,
Va., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X, Inc.
(NYSE: VVX) has been awarded a $265
million contract to maintain safe operations at NASA's
Johnson Space Center in Houston,
specifically at the Sonny Carter Training Facility, where
astronauts receive crucial training to prepare for human
spaceflight missions. V2X will deliver technical support to ensure
the reliability of the integrated hardware and software systems
utilized at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL). The contract's
period of performance extends until 2033, including option
periods.
The NBL will serve as a training ground for NASA's upcoming
Artemis 2 mission, scheduled to launch in September 2025. The Artemis 2 missions will
include the historic journey of the first woman and person of color
to visit the moon, marking humanity's return to the lunar surface
after more than fifty years. The crew will land near the moon's
south pole, a region characterized by immense craters, extreme
temperatures, and areas of permanent darkness, thus requiring
extensive and meticulous preparation.
"We are honored to continue our partnership with NASA and support
their mission to explore the frontiers of space," said Jeremy Wensinger, President and Chief Executive
Officer of V2X. "The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory is an unparalleled
facility, and we are committed to ensuring its readiness for the
next generation of space exploration, including the groundbreaking
Artemis 2 mission."
At the NBL astronauts rehearse recovery missions, which are
vital for the final stage of spaceflight when the crew's capsule
returns to Earth and splashes down into the ocean. Additionally,
the laboratory houses a replica of the International Space Station,
where astronauts practice working in microgravity, simulating the
reduced gravity experienced in space. Recently, NASA and V2X have
upgraded the NBL by converting a section into a realistic model of
the moon's surface.
As a critical asset for NASA, the NBL operates continuously to
support the dynamic demands of human spaceflight. For over 30
years, it has been instrumental in training astronauts for space
exploration, providing a realistic environment for practicing
spacewalks and recovery missions.
About V2X
V2X delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions
across defense and commercial training, operations and logistics,
aerospace, and technology markets to national security, defense,
civilian and international clients. Our global team of
approximately 16,000 employees brings innovation to every point in
the mission lifecycle, from preparation to operations,
to sustainment, as it tackles the most complex challenges with
agility, grit, and dedication.
Media Contact
Angelica Spanos Deoudes
Director, Corporate Communications
Angelica.Deoudes@goV2X.com
571-338-5195
Investor Contact
Mike
Smith, CFA
Vice President, Treasury, Corporate Development and Investor
Relations
IR@goV2X.com
719-637-5773
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