Shares of Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) increased roughly 5% on Tuesday morning following news that the company, through a joint venture, has been selected for NASA’s Consolidated Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) contract.
The award was made to ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, LLC, a joint venture between Amentum and Aerodyne Industries, LLC. ASCEND was formed under the Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program.
Under the COSMOS contract, ASCEND will be responsible for delivering mission operations, systems, and training solutions in support of NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The scope of work includes supporting a number of NASA programs explicitly identified in the contract notice, such as the Orion and Space Launch System programs, International Space Station operations, astronaut training programs, the Commercial Crew Program, and the Artemis program.
Amentum will provide specialized capabilities focused on Mission Control Center systems and various training components. The company’s role encompasses training for astronauts and instructors, flight controller readiness, development of training systems, and the creation of mockup environments intended to replicate real-world flight and mission conditions.
In company statements, Amentum is presented as a global provider of advanced engineering and technology solutions. The contract award is described as a reinforcement of Amentum’s engagement in supporting NASA’s space exploration activities.
Context and scope
The COSMOS assignment places ASCEND in a support position for a broad set of flight operations and training responsibilities at Johnson Space Center, touching multiple high-profile NASA efforts. The work combines systems engineering, operational support, and hands-on training environments designed to prepare personnel and replicate mission scenarios.
What the announcement does not specify
- The public notice does not disclose contract value or detailed timelines.
- Specific staffing levels, performance milestones, and delivery schedules are not included in the announcement.
Because ASCEND is structured as a joint venture and was created through the Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program, the award highlights a partnership model intended to combine capabilities from Amentum and Aerodyne Industries to meet NASA’s operational and training needs.