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 contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The company won 80 awards so far this fiscal year, with an average award size of $35.6M. Obligations are down 5.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer and obligated $2.2B, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $684M. Major markets include Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation at $1.6B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing at $519M, and Satellite Telecommunications at $474M. Obligations rose from $1.5B in FY21 to $3.4B in FY24, then moved to $3B in FY25 and $2.8B in FY26. Award activity and agency mix show a portfolio driven by large DOD programs, significant NASA work, and substantial air-transport services. Contract values reported here are obligations unless otherwise noted, and current-year totals are partial because fiscal year to date figures are incomplete.
Who are Space Exploration Technologies largest federal customers?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer and obligated $2.2B in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the next-largest buyer and obligated $684M. Smaller listed buyers include the Department of State with $3.2M, the Department of Homeland Security with $1.5M, the Department of Justice with $600K, and the Department of Transportation with $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).
What contract markets and sizes characterize Space Exploration Technologies work?
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 other listed NAICS categories carrying smaller totals such as $765K, $120K, and $36K.
| 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 won 80 awards during the fiscal year to date, with an average award size of $35.6M. Obligations are down 5.0% year over year. Historical obligations rose from $1.5B in FY21 to $3.4B in FY24, then moved to $3B in FY25 and $2.8B in FY26.
Which agencies buy from Space Exploration Technologies?
The Department of Defense is the primary buyer and obligated $2.2B in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $684M. Other buying agencies listed include the Department of State with $3.2M, the Department of Homeland Security with $1.5M, the Department of Justice with $600K, and the Department of Transportation with $9K.
What does Space Exploration Technologies sell to the government?
Space Exploration Technologies sells work in a few concentrated NAICS markets, led by Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation with $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. Other listed categories include Engineering Services, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and Wired Telecommunications Carriers with the amounts shown.
Which Space Exploration Technologies contracts are expiring soon?
No expiring-contracts table is included in the provided figures. The available data lists obligations, award counts, industry markets, and top buying agencies but does not include a table of expiring contracts or contract end dates.
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