KBR (NYSE: KBR) is providing mission control services for NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched April 1 as the first crewed flight beyond low-Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. The company's teams are monitoring spacecraft systems and astronaut health during the 10-day lunar flyby mission.

The Houston-based engineering company is supporting the four-person crew through real-time mission operations, including system checks, vehicle commanding and telemetry monitoring. KBR's services also encompass astronaut training, mission planning and human health performance support.

KBR conducted pre-mission training and simulations for the Artemis II crew and flight control team, including camera operations training and emergency procedures. The company developed flight rules and mission scenarios for the Orion spacecraft and provided contingency planning support.

"Artemis II highlights the durability and strategic importance of KBR's human spaceflight portfolio," said Mark Kavanaugh, KBR's President, Defense, Intel and Space. "The mission demonstrates our proven ability using our Speed to Mission Impact to deliver complex human spaceflight missions."

The company also contributed engineering expertise for NASA's Space Launch System rocket, supporting design, production and testing for the engine section. KBR provided modeling and analysis for the heavy-lift rocket that launched the Orion spacecraft.

KBR's human health and performance services include medical monitoring, exercise support and nutrition management for the astronauts. The company operates under existing contracts that support NASA's human spaceflight programs.

The Artemis II mission aims to validate systems and operations for future lunar missions, including planned crewed landings. The mission represents a step toward establishing long-term human presence beyond low-Earth orbit, according to the press release.