NAICS 9271: Space Research and Technology
Industry group
Code facts
- Part of
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92
- 927
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92
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 3 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $126,275,432 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $44,205,366 |
| FY2025 | $126,275,432 |
| FY2024 | $149,217,422 |
| FY2023 | $105,006,720 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $31,083,631 | |
| 2 | Rapidfort Inc. | $4,994,199 | |
| 3 | Thinkorbital Inc. | $2,650,187 | |
| 4 | Slingshot Aerospace Inc. | $1,998,206 | |
| 5 | Lifescale Analytics, Inc. | $1,696,460 | |
| 6 | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research | $1,339,247 | |
| 7 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $310,500 | |
| 8 | Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority | $121,693 | |
| 9 | South African National Space Agency | $12,126 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $43,761,047 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $310,500 | |
| 3 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $121,693 | |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $12,126 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1677 Space Vehicle Remote Control Systems | $31,083,631 | |
| 2 | AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research | $6,690,659 | |
| 3 | AR13 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Experimental Development | $2,960,687 | |
| 4 | AC22 National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research | $1,998,206 | |
| 5 | AC11 National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense – Military; Basic Research | $1,338,365 | |
| 6 | B599 Other Special Studies and Analysis | $102,683 | |
| 7 |
B539 Aeronautic/ |
$19,010 | |
| 8 | B529 Scientific Data Studies | $12,126 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $35,085,191 | |
| 2 | California | $6,992,405 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $1,696,460 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $310,500 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $121,693 |
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Codes under 9271
| NAICS code |
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| 92711 Space Research and Technology |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 9271?
NAICS 9271 is Space Research and Technology, an industry group in NAICS 92, Public Administration.
What codes are under NAICS 9271?
NAICS 9271 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 92711 Space Research and Technology.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 9271?
Federal contracts under NAICS 9271 obligated $126,275,432 in fiscal year 2025 and $424,704,941 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 9271?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 9271 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Raytheon Company ($31,083,631), Rapidfort Inc. ($4,994,199) and Thinkorbital Inc. ($2,650,187).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 9271?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 9271 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Air Force ($43,761,047), Department of the Navy ($310,500) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($121,693).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 9271?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 9271 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 1677 Space Vehicle Remote Control Systems; AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research; and AR13 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Experimental Development.
Where is the work under NAICS 9271 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 9271 over the last 12 months are Colorado ($35,085,191), California ($6,992,405) and Minnesota ($1,696,460).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 9271?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 9271 is Request for Information - Potential Research and Technology Partnership Opportunities, special notice from National Aeronautics and Space Administration, posted September 18, 2026.
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