KBR Supports Axiom Mission 4 Launch to International Space Station with Embedded Flight Controllers and Astronaut Training
KBR (NYSE: KBR) has successfully supported the launch and execution of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The company provided comprehensive ISS systems and medical training to the four Ax-4 crew members for their two-week mission.
In a significant milestone, KBR embedded four flight controllers in Axiom Space's mission control center for real-time operational support. This mission continues KBR's involvement in private space missions, building on their support of Axiom Missions 1, 2, and 3, and extends their legacy of working with every U.S. astronaut since 1968.
KBR (NYSE: KBR) ha supportato con successo il lancio e l'esecuzione di Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), la quarta missione privata con astronauti alla Stazione Spaziale Internazionale. L'azienda ha fornito una formazione completa sui sistemi ISS e sull'assistenza medica ai quattro membri dell'equipaggio Ax-4 per la loro missione di due settimane.
In un traguardo importante, KBR ha integrato quattro controllori di volo nel centro di controllo missione di Axiom Space per garantire supporto operativo in tempo reale. Questa missione prosegue l'impegno di KBR nelle missioni spaziali private, rafforzando il supporto alle Axiom Missions 1, 2 e 3, e ampliando la loro tradizione di collaborazione con ogni astronauta statunitense dal 1968.
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KBR (NYSE: KBR) hat erfolgreich den Start und die Durchf眉hrung von Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), der vierten privaten Astronautenmission zur Internationalen Raumstation, unterst眉tzt. Das Unternehmen bot den vier Ax-4-Crewmitgliedern umfassende Schulungen zu ISS-Systemen und medizinischer Versorgung f眉r ihre zweiw枚chige Mission an.
Ein bedeutender Meilenstein ist, dass KBR vier Flugkontrolleure im Missionskontrollzentrum von Axiom Space f眉r Echtzeit-Unterst眉tzung eingebunden hat. Diese Mission setzt KBRs Engagement bei privaten Weltraummissionen fort, baut auf der Unterst眉tzung der Axiom Missionen 1, 2 und 3 auf und erweitert ihre Tradition der Zusammenarbeit mit jedem US-Astronauten seit 1968.
- First-time embedding of four flight controllers in Axiom Space's mission control center
- Expanded presence in private space sector through fourth consecutive Axiom mission support
- Demonstrates continued trust from NASA through Reimbursable Space Act Agreements
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HOUSTON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) supported the successful launch and execution of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in the company鈥檚 expanding role in commercial spaceflight.
KBR provided comprehensive International Space Station systems and medical training to the four Ax-4 crew members, enabling them to live and work aboard the space station during their two-week mission. This training represents the fourth private astronaut mission KBR has supported through its Reimbursable Space Act Agreements with NASA, using its experience and expertise from the Integrated Mission Operations Contract III (IMOC III) and Health and Human Performance Contract (HHPC).
In a first for the company, KBR also embedded four flight controllers into Axiom Space鈥檚 mission control center, providing real-time operational support throughout the mission.
鈥淜BR is proud to continue supporting NASA and commercial partners as we push the boundaries of human space exploration,鈥� said Mark Kavanaugh, KBR鈥檚 President, Defense, Intel and Space. 鈥淭his milestone marks an exciting step forward that reflects both our growing footprint in the evolving private space sector and our reputation as a trusted partner in human spaceflight operations.鈥�
Ax-4 launched on June 25 and continues KBR鈥檚 legacy of supporting private astronaut missions, following its contributions to Axiom Mission 1, Axiom Mission 2, and Axiom Mission 3.
KBR has worked with every U.S. astronaut since 1968 鈥� from training, health, mission and satellite operations to human spaceflight ground control and extravehicular support.
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