Federal contractor profile
Space Exploration Technologies: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $2.2B
- Contract awards
- 66
- Average award size
- $33M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 27.3% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.5B |
| FY22 | $2.1B |
| FY23 | $2.4B |
| FY24 | $3.4B |
| FY25 | $3B |
| FY26 | $2.2B |
Obligations fell 27.3% year over year, from $3B in FY2025 to $2.2B in FY2026 to date.
Space Exploration Technologies has $2.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date, across 66 awards with an average award size of $33M. Obligations fell 27.3% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer with $2B in obligations, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $156M. Market exposure is concentrated: Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation accounts for $1.5B, Satellite Telecommunications accounts for $417M, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $250M. Historical annual obligations rose through FY24 and have pulled back since: FY21 was $1.5B, FY22 was $2.1B, FY23 was $2.4B, FY24 was $3.4B, FY25 was $3B, and FY26 is $2.2B. The current-year snapshot shows a handful of very large awards and one primary buyer driving the majority of obligations, while several other agencies and NAICS categories register much smaller totals.
Who are the top agency buyers?
The Department of Defense leads with $2B in obligations for FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration follows with $156M. Other named agencies include the Department of State at $3.1M and the Department of Justice at $600K. The Department of Transportation and Department of the Interior appear with de minimis amounts of $9K and $219 respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $2B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $156M |
| 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 $2B obligated (92.7% of the company's federal obligations).
Which markets capture the largest share of obligations?
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is the largest market with $1.5B in obligations. Satellite Telecommunications follows with $417M, and the R&D category in the physical, engineering, and life sciences totals $250M. Other listed markets include Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing at $120K and Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing at $0.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $1.5B |
| Satellite Telecommunications | $417M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $250M |
| 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 | $3.2B | 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 | FA254126FB015 | $132M | Department of Defense | 2027-06-07 |
| 18 | 80KSC020C0012 | $116M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2032-03-24 |
| 19 | FA254126FB019 | $108M | Department of Defense | 2027-10-30 |
| 20 | FA881124FB026 | $107M | Department of Defense | 2028-10-29 |
| 21 | FA881123F0017 | $101M | Department of Defense | 2026-07-04 |
| 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 | 2027-01-28 |
| 25 | FA881123F0015 | $95.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-30 |
| 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 |
| FA254126FB015 | Department of Defense | $132M | 2027-06-07 |
| 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 $2.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The company has 66 awards so far in the fiscal year and an average award size of $33M, and obligations fell 27.3% year over year.
Which agencies buy from Space Exploration Technologies?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $2B in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the next largest buyer at $156M, followed by the Department of State at $3.1M and the Department of Justice at $600K.
What does Space Exploration Technologies sell to the government?
Space Exploration Technologies sells primarily in Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation with $1.5B in obligations and in Satellite Telecommunications with $417M. The company also records $250M in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences and smaller amounts in related manufacturing and engineering categories.
Which Space Exploration Technologies contracts are expiring soon?
The dataset does not list contract expiration dates, so specific expiring contracts are not shown. The largest current-year obligations are concentrated in Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation ($1.5B) and Department of Defense awards ($2B), which indicate where the largest active obligations lie.
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