Federal agency contract profile
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $15.4B
- Contract awards
- 8,076
- Average award size
- $1.9M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 2.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $15B |
| FY22 | $15.2B |
| FY23 | $16.1B |
| FY24 | $15B |
| FY25 | $15.8B |
| FY26 | $15.4B |
Obligations fell 2.5% year over year, from $15.8B in FY2025 to $15.4B in FY2026 to date.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $15.4B in FY2026 to date. The agency recorded 8,076 contract awards with an average award size of $1.9M, and obligations were down 2.5% year over year. Obligations by fiscal year show a multiyear pattern: FY21 obligations were $15B, FY22 obligations were $15.2B, FY23 obligations were $16.1B, FY24 obligations were $15B, FY25 obligations were $15.8B, and FY26 obligations are $15.4B. Research and development work dominates spending: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) totaled $5.6B in FY2026 to date. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing totaled $3.2B. The largest contractors include CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY with $2.1B and THE BOEING COMPANY with $1B, followed by commercial space and defense primes such as BLUE ORIGIN, LLC with $773M and SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. with $684M. The distribution of spend highlights heavy investment in R&D and space vehicle manufacturing alongside facilities, engineering, and support services.
How did obligations change year over year?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $15.4B in FY26, down 2.5% year over year. Fiscal history shows FY21 obligations were $15B, FY22 obligations were $15.2B, FY23 obligations were $16.1B, FY24 obligations were $15B, and FY25 obligations were $15.8B. The current-year total is a fiscal year to date figure. The award count for FY26 is 8,076 with an average award size of $1.9M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $5.6B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $3.2B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $824M |
| Engineering Services | $796M |
| Facilities Support Services | $640M |
| Industrial Building Construction | $596M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $436M |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $430M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $273M |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | $234M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contract category, with $5.6B obligated (36.6% of contract spending).
Which suppliers and product categories received the most funding?
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) received $5.6B, the largest single NAICS category. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $3.2B, and Engineering Services received $796M. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY received $2.1B and THE BOEING COMPANY received $1B, with BLUE ORIGIN, LLC and SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. receiving $773M and $684M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $2.1B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1B |
| BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $773M |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $684M |
| BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $505M |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $497M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $488M |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $422M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $399M |
| AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $387M |
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY led all National Aeronautics and Space Administration contractors with $2.1B, 13.5% of obligations.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $2.1B |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1B |
| 3 | BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $773M |
| 4 | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $684M |
| 5 | BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $505M |
| 6 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $497M |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $488M |
| 8 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $422M |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $399M |
| 10 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $387M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does National Aeronautics and Space Administration spend on contracts?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $15.4B in FY2026 to date. The agency placed 8,076 awards with an average award size of $1.9M, and obligations were down 2.5% year over year. Fiscal year obligations were $15B in FY21, $15.2B in FY22, $16.1B in FY23, $15B in FY24, and $15.8B in FY25.
What does National Aeronautics and Space Administration buy?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration buys research and development, space vehicle manufacturing, engineering services, facilities support, and construction. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) totaled $5.6B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing totaled $3.2B, Engineering Services totaled $796M, Facilities Support Services totaled $640M, and Industrial Building Construction totaled $596M in FY2026 to date.
Who are National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contractors?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contractors in FY2026 to date include CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY with $2.1B and THE BOEING COMPANY with $1B. Other top contractors are BLUE ORIGIN, LLC with $773M, SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. with $684M, and BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC with $505M.
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