KBR Supports NASA's Historic Artemis II Moon Mission

Mission Technology Solutions business delivers critical services for astronaut journey around the moon

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:33pm

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A bold, abstract painting in soft earth tones featuring sweeping geometric arcs, concentric circles, and precise spirals, conceptually representing the complex systems and forces involved in the Artemis II lunar mission.KBR's technical expertise and mission support help ensure the success of NASA's Artemis II lunar flight, a critical step toward future crewed landings and sustained exploration of the moon.Houston Today

KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business is providing vital support for NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight of the Artemis program that will send astronauts on a historic journey around the moon. KBR teams are working alongside NASA throughout mission execution, supporting the crew during their 10-day voyage by providing real-time monitoring and control of spacecraft systems, astronaut health monitoring, mission planning, and other key services to help ensure crew safety and mission success.

Why it matters

The Artemis II mission represents a critical step toward establishing a long-term human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and advancing NASA's path to Mars. KBR's support for this landmark endeavor highlights the company's proven ability to deliver complex human spaceflight missions and its strategic importance to NASA's human spaceflight portfolio.

The details

KBR's contributions to the Artemis II lunar flyby mission include providing astronaut and flight controller training and simulation, camera and video training for the crew, mission planning and verification, real-time mission operations, and human health and performance support. The company also played a key engineering role in developing NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that is sending the Orion spacecraft and astronauts to the moon.

  • The Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2026.
  • The crew will embark on a 10-day journey around the moon.

The players

KBR

An American engineering, procurement, and construction company that provides scientific, technology, and mission-critical services to governments and companies around the world.

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.

Artemis II

The second mission in the Artemis program, which will send astronauts on a journey around the moon, the first human mission beyond low-Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Orion

The spacecraft that will carry astronauts around the moon on the Artemis II mission.

Space Launch System (SLS)

NASA's heavy-lift rocket that will send the Orion spacecraft, astronauts, and cargo to the moon on the Artemis II mission.

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What they’re saying

“Artemis II highlights the durability and strategic importance of KBR's human spaceflight portfolio. The mission demonstrates our proven ability using our Speed to Mission Impact SM to deliver complex human spaceflight missions, leveraging our core strengths in mission operations, engineering and human performance, while demonstrating our ability to support humanity's most ambitious exploration goals.”

— Mark Kavanaugh, President, Defense, Intel and Space, KBR

What’s next

The successful completion of the Artemis II mission will validate systems, operations, and capabilities needed for future lunar missions, including crewed landings and sustained exploration. This will be a critical step toward establishing a long-term human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and advancing NASA's path to Mars.

The takeaway

KBR's support for the Artemis II mission underscores the company's strategic importance to NASA's human spaceflight program and its ability to deliver complex, mission-critical services that help ensure the safety and success of astronauts on humanity's most ambitious exploration endeavors.