Air Products Secures Over $140M in NASA Contracts for Liquid Hydrogen Supply

Air Products Secures Over $140 Million in NASA Contracts for Liquid Hydrogen Supply

Air Products, a global leader in industrial gas supply, has announced it has been awarded significant contracts by NASA totaling more than $140 million. These agreements will provide liquid hydrogen for several key NASA facilities, including the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and other critical research and launch operations. This includes supplying the world’s largest hydrogen sphere, a state-of-the-art facility at Kennedy Space Center designed for the storage of vast quantities of liquid hydrogen.

The new contracts underscore Air Products’ long-standing and vital role in supporting the United States’ space exploration endeavors. “From the inception of the U.S. space program, Air Products has supported NASA’s mission by supplying the critical industrial gases needed from the initial Apollo 11 moon landing to the upcoming Artemis II moon mission,” stated Francesco Maione, Air Products’ President, Americas. “For decades, Air Products has consistently demonstrated our ability to supply world-scale levels of liquid hydrogen and other industrial gases safely and reliably through our robust supply chain. We’re proud to play a role in helping NASA confidently continue its important work.”

Under these new agreements, Air Products is expected to supply approximately 36.5 million pounds of liquid hydrogen. This supply will be crucial for operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, as well as the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. These facilities are central to various stages of space mission development, testing, and launch.

Air Products’ relationship with NASA dates back to 1957, highlighting a deep and enduring partnership. Over the decades, the company has provided essential industrial gases, including liquid hydrogen, for landmark programs such as Apollo, the Space Shuttle, and the Orion spacecraft. Beyond launch support, Air Products has also been a critical partner in NASA’s engine testing programs at Stennis Space Center, Johnson Space Center in Texas, and Marshall Space Flight Center.

A significant milestone in this partnership was the successful completion of the first fill of the world’s largest hydrogen sphere at the Kennedy Space Center in 2025. This monumental task involved the delivery of over 50 trailer loads, equating to more than 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen. The sphere itself, measuring 90 feet tall and 83 feet in diameter, represents a new era in on-site propellant storage and readiness for future missions.

The astronautics sector represents a key growth area for Air Products. The company is increasingly involved in supporting the burgeoning private space launch industry, providing essential gases for rocket and satellite manufacturing, rigorous testing protocols, and substantial fuel requirements for launches. This diversification reflects the broader trend of commercialization and innovation within the space sector, where industrial gas suppliers like Air Products are indispensable.

**About Air Products**

Air Products, a Fortune 500 company, has been a world-leading industrial gases supplier for over 85 years. The company focuses on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets, contributing to a cleaner future. Air Products provides essential industrial gases, related equipment, and application expertise to customers across a wide spectrum of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and healthcare. As a foremost global supplier of hydrogen, Air Products is also at the forefront of developing, engineering, constructing, owning, and operating some of the world’s largest clean hydrogen projects. These initiatives are instrumental in facilitating the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in both industrial applications and heavy-duty transportation. Additionally, through its equipment businesses, the company offers turbomachinery, membrane systems, and cryogenic containers on a global scale.

In fiscal year 2025, Air Products reported sales of $12 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries. Further information can be found at airproducts.com or on their social media channels including LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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