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Space Exploration Technologies: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.9B
- Contract awards
- 65
- Average award size
- $29.2M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 36.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.5B |
| FY22 | $2.1B |
| FY23 | $2.4B |
| FY24 | $3.4B |
| FY25 | $3B |
| FY26 | $1.9B |
Obligations fell 36.7% year over year, from $3B in FY2025 to $1.9B in FY2026 to date.
Space Exploration Technologies has $1.9B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Space Exploration Technologies received 65 awards this fiscal year, with an average award size of $29.2M. Obligations fell 36.7% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $1.9B to Space Exploration Technologies so far in FY2026. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of State are secondary buyers, obligating $6.4M and $3.1M respectively. Fiscal-year obligations rose from FY21 through FY24 and then declined: FY21 was $1.5B, FY22 was $2.1B, FY23 was $2.4B, FY24 was $3.4B, FY25 was $3B, and FY26 is $1.9B. Market concentration is visible in several NAICS categories: Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation accounts for $1.5B, Satellite Telecommunications accounts for $285M, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $100M. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing shows $0 in obligations for FY2026 to date.
How have Space Exploration Technologies obligations changed over time?
Space Exploration Technologies obligations increased from FY21 through FY24, then decreased in FY25 and FY26. Fiscal-year totals were $1.5B in FY21, $2.1B in FY22, $2.4B in FY23, $3.4B in FY24, $3B in FY25, and $1.9B in FY26. Obligations fell 36.7% year over year for the current fiscal period.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $1.9B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $6.4M |
| Department of State | $3.1M |
| 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 $1.9B obligated (99.5% of the company's federal obligations).
Which agencies drive Space Exploration Technologies federal revenue?
The Department of Defense is the primary buyer, obligating $1.9B in FY2026 to date. National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $6.4M and the Department of State obligated $3.1M. The Department of Justice obligated $600K and the Department of Transportation obligated $9K in FY2026 to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $1.5B |
| Satellite Telecommunications | $285M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $100M |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $120K |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $0 |
| Engineering Services | -$14K |
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is Space Exploration Technologies's largest federal market, with $1.5B in obligations.
| Rank | Award | Award Amount | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80MSFC20C0034 | $3.1B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2027-12-06 |
| 2 | NNK17MA01T | $3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2030-12-31 |
| 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 | 80KSC020C0012 | $116M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2032-03-24 |
| 18 | FA254126FB019 | $108M | Department of Defense | 2027-10-30 |
| 19 | FA881124FB026 | $107M | Department of Defense | 2028-10-29 |
| 20 | FA881123F0017 | $101M | Department of Defense | 2026-07-04 |
| 21 | FA881123F0023 | $100M | Department of Defense | 2026-03-29 |
| 22 | FA881124F0004 | $98.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-20 |
| 23 | FA881124FB018 | $97M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-28 |
| 24 | FA881123F0015 | $95.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-30 |
| 25 | FA881124F0006 | $91.8M | Department of Defense | 2026-05-14 |
| Award | Awarding Agency | Award Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| FA881125FB002 | Department of Defense | $155M | 2027-05-04 |
| FA881126FB007 | Department of Defense | $154M | 2027-05-04 |
| FA881125FB015 | Department of Defense | $150M | 2026-12-30 |
| FA254126FB008 | Department of Defense | $135M | 2027-05-15 |
| FA881124F0004 | Department of Defense | $98.7M | 2026-12-20 |
| 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 $1.9B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Space Exploration Technologies has 65 awards this fiscal year and the average award size is $29.2M. Obligations fell 36.7% year over year.
Which agencies buy from Space Exploration Technologies?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $1.9B in FY2026 to date. National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $6.4M and the Department of State obligated $3.1M. Other buyers listed for FY2026 to date include the Department of Justice at $600K and the Department of Transportation at $9K.
What does Space Exploration Technologies sell to the government?
Space Exploration Technologies sells products and services concentrated in a few NAICS markets. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation accounts for $1.5B, Satellite Telecommunications accounts for $285M, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $100M. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing shows $0 in obligations for FY2026 to date.
Which Space Exploration Technologies contracts are expiring soon?
No expiring-contracts data is included in the provided figures. The available information lists obligations by fiscal year, top buying agencies, and top NAICS markets for FY2026 to date but does not include a table of expiring contracts.
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