Federal contractor profile
Space Exploration Technologies: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $2.8B
- Contract awards
- 80
- Average award size
- $35.6M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 5.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.5B |
| FY22 | $2.1B |
| FY23 | $2.4B |
| FY24 | $3.4B |
| FY25 | $3B |
| FY26 | $2.8B |
Obligations fell 5.0% year over year, from $3B in FY2025 to $2.8B in FY2026 to date.
Space Exploration Technologies has $2.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date, across 80 awards with an average award size of $35.6M, and obligations are down 5.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $2.2B in obligations, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration with $684M. Obligations grew from $1.5B in FY21 to $3.4B in FY24, then moved to $3B in FY25 and are $2.8B in FY26. The company’s work is concentrated in Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation at $1.6B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing at $519M, and Satellite Telecommunications at $474M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $250M, and other listed NAICS sectors register much smaller totals. The current-year totals are fiscal year to date and therefore partial. This snapshot shows which agencies and NAICS markets account for the bulk of federal obligations to Space Exploration Technologies so far in FY2026.
Who are the top buying agencies for Space Exploration Technologies?
The Department of Defense obligated $2.2B to Space Exploration Technologies, making it the dominant buyer. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $684M. The Department of State obligated $3.2M and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $1.5M. The Department of Justice obligated $600K, and the Department of Transportation obligated $9K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $2.2B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $684M |
| Department of State | $3.2M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $1.5M |
| Department of Justice | $600K |
| Department of Transportation | $9K |
| Department of the Interior | $219 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | -$25 |
Department of Defense is Space Exploration Technologies's largest federal customer, with $2.2B obligated (75.8% of the company's federal obligations).
Which markets and NAICS sectors receive the most obligations?
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is the largest market with $1.6B in obligations. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing and Satellite Telecommunications follow with $519M and $474M respectively. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $250M, with remaining listed sectors at much smaller dollar levels.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $1.6B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $519M |
| Satellite Telecommunications | $474M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $250M |
| Engineering Services | $765K |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $120K |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $36K |
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is Space Exploration Technologies's largest federal market, with $1.6B in obligations.
| Rank | Award | Award Amount | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NNK17MA01T | $3.5B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2030-12-31 |
| 2 | 80MSFC20C0034 | $3.2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2027-12-06 |
| 3 | FA881125FB001 | $541M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-31 |
| 4 | 80JSC024CA002 | $426M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2031-03-31 |
| 5 | FA881126FB006 | $205M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-09 |
| 6 | HC101324F0144 | $199M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-29 |
| 7 | FA881125FB010 | $182M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-13 |
| 8 | FA881126FB004 | $174M | Department of Defense | 2028-06-11 |
| 9 | FA881126FB011 | $170M | Department of Defense | 2027-06-02 |
| 10 | FA881126FB001 | $160M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 11 | HQ085021C0001 | $155M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-31 |
| 12 | FA881125FB002 | $155M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-04 |
| 13 | FA881126FB007 | $154M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-04 |
| 14 | FA881125FB015 | $150M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-30 |
| 15 | FA881126FB005 | $142M | Department of Defense | 2028-08-29 |
| 16 | FA254126FB008 | $135M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-15 |
| 17 | FA254126FB019 | $134M | Department of Defense | 2027-10-30 |
| 18 | FA254126FB015 | $132M | Department of Defense | 2027-06-07 |
| 19 | 80KSC020C0012 | $116M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2035-03-24 |
| 20 | FA881124FB026 | $107M | Department of Defense | 2028-10-29 |
| 21 | FA881123F0017 | $101M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-01 |
| 22 | FA881123F0023 | $100M | Department of Defense | 2026-03-29 |
| 23 | FA881124F0004 | $98.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-20 |
| 24 | FA881124FB018 | $97M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-27 |
| 25 | FA881123F0015 | $95.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-30 |
| Award | Awarding Agency | Award Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA881125FB001 | Department of Defense | $541M | 2027-08-31 |
| FA881126FB006 | Department of Defense | $205M | 2027-01-09 |
| HC101324F0144 | Department of Defense | $199M | 2026-09-29 |
| FA881125FB010 | Department of Defense | $182M | 2027-04-13 |
| FA881126FB011 | Department of Defense | $170M | 2027-06-02 |
| FA881126FB001 | Department of Defense | $160M | 2027-04-30 |
| HQ085021C0001 | Department of Defense | $155M | 2027-08-31 |
| FA881125FB002 | Department of Defense | $155M | 2027-05-04 |
| FA881126FB007 | Department of Defense | $154M | 2027-05-04 |
| FA881125FB015 | Department of Defense | $150M | 2026-12-30 |
| Detail | Registration |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | C6M7C2FLKER5 |
| Headquarters | Hawthorne, CA |
| Business types | Category business; Corporate entity not tax exempt; Manufacturer of goods; Other than small business; Special designations; Us owned business |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Space Exploration Technologies make from federal contracts?
Space Exploration Technologies has $2.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The company has 80 awards so far in FY2026 and an average award size of $35.6M, with obligations down 5.0% year over year.
Which agencies buy from Space Exploration Technologies?
The Department of Defense is the top buyer, obligating $2.2B to Space Exploration Technologies. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $684M, and other federal buyers include the Department of State at $3.2M, the Department of Homeland Security at $1.5M, and the Department of Justice at $600K.
What does Space Exploration Technologies sell to the government?
Space Exploration Technologies sells air transportation, manufacturing, telecommunications, and research and development services to the government. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation accounts for $1.6B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing accounts for $519M, Satellite Telecommunications accounts for $474M, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $250M.
Which Space Exploration Technologies contracts are expiring soon?
No expiring contracts are listed in the provided figures. The dataset does not include an expiring-contracts table or expiring-contract dates.
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