NAICS 51741: Satellite Telecommunications
NAICS industry
Code facts
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- Codes under it
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- Contract awards
- 835 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $1,314,342,765 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $2,541,538 |
| FY2026 | $1,297,315,839 |
| FY2025 | $1,314,342,765 |
| FY2024 | $1,403,866,689 |
| FY2023 | $1,080,357,987 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $519,042,496 | |
| 2 | Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | $143,688,368 | |
| 3 | Inmarsat Government, Inc. | $109,489,047 | |
| 4 | Iridium Government Services LLC | $92,083,330 | |
| 5 | L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $72,922,508 | |
| 6 | Lite Coms LLC | $27,733,983 | |
| 7 | SES Space & Defense, Inc. | $24,527,017 | |
| 8 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $23,390,488 | |
| 9 | Hawkeye 360, Inc. | $22,956,044 | |
| 10 | Artel LLC | $22,568,065 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 51741 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $876,455,656 | |
| 2 | Defense Information Systems Agency | $213,901,894 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $63,141,556 | |
| 4 | Department of the Army | $55,149,471 | |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $13,997,109 | |
| 6 | Department of State | $13,724,528 | |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $11,114,330 | |
| 8 | DOD Education Activity | $7,155,114 | |
| 9 | Defense Media Activity | $7,122,811 | |
| 10 | Department of Agriculture | $6,945,076 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DG10 IT and Telecom – Network as a Service | $555,126,296 | |
| 2 | DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $344,421,556 | |
| 3 |
DD01 IT and Telecom – Service Delivery Support Services: ITSM, Operations Center, Project/ |
$106,590,440 | |
| 4 | 7G22 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite and RF Communications Products (HW, Perpetual License Software) | $97,111,320 | |
| 5 | D399 Other ADP and Telecommunications Services (includes data storage on tapes, compact disks, etc.) | $92,080,505 | |
| 6 | R425 Engineering and Technical Services | $22,127,671 | |
| 7 | DG01 IT and Telecom – Network Support Services (Labor) | $20,547,941 | |
| 8 | 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) | $14,627,102 | |
| 9 |
DA01 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$11,093,020 | |
| 10 | DC10 IT and Telecom – Data Center as a Service | $7,032,811 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $345,380,933 | |
| 2 | Texas | $261,828,689 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $237,842,033 | |
| 4 | Florida | $130,378,296 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $100,494,485 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $49,935,934 | |
| 7 | New York | $27,954,261 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $27,389,760 | |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $16,308,086 | |
| 10 | South Carolina | $15,086,391 | |
| 11 | Hawaii | $13,413,279 | |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $11,505,973 | |
| 13 | Illinois | $4,435,729 | |
| 14 | North Carolina | $3,607,449 | |
| 15 | Oregon | $1,907,579 | |
| 16 | Washington | $819,376 | |
| 17 | New Mexico | $811,724 | |
| 18 | Alaska | $754,233 | |
| 19 | Utah | $728,337 | |
| 20 | Minnesota | $552,506 | |
| 21 | Montana | $438,290 | |
| 22 | Georgia | $397,727 | |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $336,681 | |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $300,723 | |
| 25 | Idaho | $244,047 | |
| 26 | Iowa | $225,215 | |
| 27 | Louisiana | $203,712 | |
| 28 | Ohio | $201,620 | |
| 29 | Nebraska | $194,015 | |
| 30 | Delaware | $165,889 | |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $141,387 | |
| 32 | Tennessee | $122,665 | |
| 33 | Alabama | $111,635 | |
| 34 | Arkansas | $111,429 | |
| 35 | Nevada | $105,940 | |
| 36 | North Dakota | $105,287 | |
| 37 | Missouri | $100,293 | |
| 38 | Wyoming | $86,283 | |
| 39 | Michigan | $75,257 | |
| 40 | West Virginia | $69,275 | |
| 41 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $52,117 | |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $46,682 | |
| 43 | Puerto Rico | $43,665 | |
| 44 | Mississippi | $28,403 | |
| 45 | Maine | $27,953 | |
| 46 | Indiana | $23,242 | |
| 47 | New Jersey | $20,792 | |
| 48 | Kentucky | $8,208 | |
| 49 | Pennsylvania | $5,239 | |
| 50 | Connecticut | $4,018 | |
| 51 | Kansas | $1,920 |
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Codes under 51741
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 517410 Satellite Telecommunications | $44 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications services to other establishments in the telecommunications and broadcasting industries by forwarding and receiving communications signals via a system of satellites or reselling satellite telecommunications.
Illustrative examples
- Earth stations for satellite communication carriers
- Long-distance telephone satellite communication carriers
- Resellers, satellite telecommunication
- Satellite telecommunication carriers
- Satellite telecommunication resellers
- Telephone communications carriers, satellite
Quick answers
What is NAICS 51741?
NAICS 51741 is Satellite Telecommunications, a NAICS industry in NAICS 51, Information.
What is the NAICS code for satellite telecommunication carriers?
The NAICS code for satellite telecommunication carriers is 517410, Satellite Telecommunications. Its SBA small business size standard is $44 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for earth stations for satellite communication carriers?
The NAICS code for earth stations for satellite communication carriers is 517410, Satellite Telecommunications. Its SBA small business size standard is $44 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for long-distance telephone satellite communication carriers?
The NAICS code for long-distance telephone satellite communication carriers is 517410, Satellite Telecommunications. Its SBA small business size standard is $44 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 51741?
NAICS 51741 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 517410 Satellite Telecommunications.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 51741?
Federal contracts under NAICS 51741 obligated $1,314,342,765 in fiscal year 2025 and $5,098,424,818 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 51741?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 51741 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Space Exploration Technologies Corp. ($519,042,496); Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. ($143,688,368); and Inmarsat Government, Inc. ($109,489,047).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 51741?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 51741 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Air Force ($876,455,656), Defense Information Systems Agency ($213,901,894) and Department of the Navy ($63,141,556).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 51741?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 51741 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are DG10 IT and Telecom – Network as a Service; DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services; and DD01 IT and Telecom – Service Delivery Support Services: ITSM, Operations Center, Project/
Where is the work under NAICS 51741 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 51741 over the last 12 months are California ($345,380,933), Texas ($261,828,689) and Virginia ($237,842,033).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51741?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51741 is DG11--Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Services 2. 0 (VA-27-00003905), pre-solicitation from VA Technology Acquisition Center, posted October 20, 2026.
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