Turion, Parsons wins spot on $981M Space Force NITE-STAR contract

Parsons Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Space Force as an awardee on the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology & Engineering - Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development multiple-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, according to a company press release.

The contract carries a shared ceiling value of $981 million across all awardees and spans two five-year ordering periods. The shared ceiling applies to all companies selected under the multiple-award vehicle, not to Parsons alone.

NITE-STAR is designed to accelerate the development of space test and training capabilities to prepare Space Force Guardians for engagements in contested space environments. Awardees were required to meet qualification criteria that included the successful delivery of operational space vehicles and ground systems.

Under the contract, Parsons will support the development, integration, and deployment of space vehicle and ground system technologies. The company's team for the program includes Blue Canyon Technologies, Orion Space Solutions, EnduroSat, Turion, and Intuitive Machines.

"Maintaining superiority in the space domain requires continuous innovation, realistic training environments, and advanced test capabilities," said Mike Kushin, president of Defense and Intelligence for Parsons. "Through this contract vehicle, Parsons will bring together our expertise in space systems, mission engineering, digital technologies, and national security solutions to help the Space Force advance the next generation of test and training capabilities needed to address evolving threats."