Aerospace Government Contracts
The Aerospace Corporation · UEI YA8LJBJCND19 · El Segundo, CA
Aerospace government contracts totaled $3.9B across 416 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 20.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $3.3B (86% of the total) in contract obligations for Aerospace.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,114,930,982 across 202 awards with activity that year, a change of -20.7% from $1,405,777,125 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,855,420,439 across 416 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 202
- Change vs FY2025
- -20.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3.9B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Aerospace federal contracts by year
Aerospace federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,114,930,982 | 202 | -20.7% |
| FY2025 | $1,405,777,125 | 282 | +5.3% |
| FY2024 | $1,334,712,333 | 311 | n/a |
About Aerospace's federal contracts
Aerospace's federal contract obligations fell 16% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($1.1B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Aerospace works for at least 7 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 86% of its contract dollars, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (9%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Aerospace contract work are California, Maryland and District of Columbia; California alone accounts for 97%.
Which agencies award Aerospace contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to The Aerospace Corporation. Aerospace DoD contracts account for 86% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $3,326,662,421 | 86.3% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $344,134,181 | 8.9% |
| 3 | Department of Energy | $112,082,811 | 2.9% |
| 4 | Department of Commerce | $58,774,054 | 1.5% |
| 5 | Department of the Interior | $8,612,682 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Department of Transportation | $5,105,038 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Executive Office of the President | $78,849 | <0.1% |
Aerospace contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Aerospace's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $3,861,599,330 | 100.2% |
| 2 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $630,000 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 541690 | $82,666 | <0.1% |
Where Aerospace contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $3,721,385,033 | 96.5% |
| 2 | Maryland | $68,637,084 | 1.8% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $27,237,908 | 0.7% |
| 4 | Alabama | $16,297,637 | 0.4% |
| 5 | Florida | $14,610,775 | 0.4% |
| 6 | Ohio | $6,442,028 | 0.2% |
| 7 | North Carolina | $433,155 | <0.1% |
| 8 | New Mexico | $229,439 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Texas | $74,674 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Virginia | $72,708 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Aerospace
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $7,885,087,825 |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $6,593,822,954 |
| 3 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $6,548,514,544 |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,418,587,014 |
| 5 | The MITRE Corporation | $4,324,109,690 |
Recent Aerospace contract awards
The latest Aerospace contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSPACE COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION (SCAN) PROGRAM CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT | $435,665 | 80HQTR26F7107 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSCORE COMBUSTION STABILITY MODELING | $375,000 | 80MSFC26F7045 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSUPPORT FOR UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE (USSF) SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND (SSC) JANNAF PROGRAMMATIC INDUSTRIAL BASE | $875,000 | 80MSFC26F7039 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPOGO STABILITY SUPPORT | $630,162 | 80MSFC26F7043 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationOFFICE OF SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE (OSMA) MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS ASSESSMENT DIVISION (MPAD) SUPPORT | $302,720 | 80HQTR26F7115 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSOLID PROPULSION | $450,000 | 80MSFC26F7041 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPROVIDE NASA WITH THE CAPABILITY TO GENERATE DATA FILES RELATED TO THE RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT COMMERCIALLY HOSTED (REACH) CONSTELLATION OF DOSIMETERS HOSTED ON THE IRIDIUM-NEXT CONSTELLA | $49,566 | 80LARC26F7030 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR METHODS TO ASSESS RISK TO AIRCRAFT SUPPORT | $545,089 | 693KA926F00159 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA HQ.ARTEMIS PROGRAM OFFICE ENGINEERING AND PROGRAMMATIC.SUPPORT | $51,000 | 80HQTR26F7112 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Department of TransportationUPDATE TO THE THUD REPORT ON REENTRY RISK | $290,907 | 693KA926F00158 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Department of CommerceSSES TO CENTER FOR SATELLITE APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH (STAR) TO 15 | $150,000 | 1332KP26F0069 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationACERO AUTHENTICATION EFFORT FOR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS | $99,125 | 80GRC026F7047 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSPACE COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION (SCAN) PROGRAM CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT | $500,000 | 80HQTR26F7111 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Department of TransportationPURPOSE OF TASK ORDER 693KA9-26-F-00149 IS FOR MISHAP AND ANOMALY LESSONS LEARNED SUPPORT | $675,373 | 693KA926F00149 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationADDITIVE METHANE INJECTOR TESTING | $737,946 | 80MSFC26F7029 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationEARTH SCIENCE DATA SYSTEMS (ESDS) USERS DEVELOPMENT STUDY | $422,091 | 80HQTR26F7106 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJITTER ANALYSIS AND TEST ENGINEERING GUIDELINES HANDBOOK DEVELOPMENT | $31,625 | 80LARC26F7029 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Department of CommerceSSES TO OFFICE OF COMMON SERVICES (OCS) TO 14 | $1,721,632 | 1332KP26F0058 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Department of TransportationSPARC 450 RULEMAKING SUPPORT | $214,574 | 693KA926F00131 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT FOR HUMAN LANDING SYSTEM (HLS) | $390,768 | 80MSFC26F7032 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Department of EnergySYSTEM ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION (SE&I) DIGITAL TWINS (DT) CAPABILITIES FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS | $1,635,000 | 89233126FNA400791 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Department of EnergySYSTEMS ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION (SE&I) SENSOR REPLACEMENT MODERNIZATION STUDY FOR OFFICE OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION | $250,000 | 89233126FNA400788 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Department of the InteriorUSGS HQ SPACEBORNE SYSTEMS SUPPORT SERVICES | $887,783 | 140G0126C0009 |
| May 29, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationEXPLORATION ARCHITECTURE SUPPORT FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT MISSION DIRECTORATE (ESDMD) | $1,433,257 | 80HQTR26F7102 |
| May 28, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationINDEPENDENT PEER REVIEW OF ORBITAL DEBRIS ENGINEERING MODEL VERSION 4.0 (ORDEM 4.0). | $113,055 | 80LARC26F7027 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Aerospace
Large prime contractors such as Aerospace buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Aerospace is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Aerospace make from government contracts?
- The Aerospace Corporation received $3.9B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 416 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $1.1B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Aerospace?
- The Department of Defense obligated $3.3B to Aerospace from FY2024 to FY2026, 86% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Aerospace do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Aerospace's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414) and other scientific and technical consulting services (NAICS 541690).
- Where does Aerospace perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Aerospace contract dollars went to work in California ($3.7B), Maryland ($68.6M) and District of Columbia ($27.2M).
- Are Aerospace's government contracts growing?
- Aerospace's federal contract obligations fell 16% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($1.1B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Aerospace?
- Look at the agencies and industries Aerospace works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.