Amentum Wins NASA'S COSMOS Contract to Advance Spaceflight Mission Operations

Amentum announced it won NASA’s Consolidated Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) contract through its ASCEND joint venture with Aerodyne Industries. The award strengthens Amentum’s position in U.S. space operations and could support future revenue from mission operations, training, and systems work at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The contract covers critical support for Flight Operations Directorate activities and key NASA programs including Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), International Space Station (ISS) operations, Commercial Crew, and Artemis. The deal highlights continued demand for government contracting and space infrastructure services, with potential long-term benefits tied to deep-space exploration and lunar mission ambitions. While financial terms were not disclosed, the announcement is strategically positive for Amentum’s aerospace and defense business.