UNSPSC 46131506: Sounding rocket

An instrument-carrying rocket designed to take measurements and perform scientific experiments during its sub-orbital flight.

UNSPSC 46131506 Sounding rocket (Commodity) describes suborbital research and atmospheric-survey rocket systems that state and local governments procure for scientific measurement, education, and atmospheric-profiling missions. State and local agencies use sounding rockets to gather high-altitude meteorological data, test instrumentation payloads, conduct upper-atmosphere research, and support educational outreach in STEM fields. The work encompasses procurement of complete rocket systems, launch services, recovery operations, and associated ground support equipment. Issuing bodies under this code include state environmental and atmospheric research agencies, state universities and university systems, and school district science and engineering programs.

The source contains no recent state or local contract opportunities tagged to UNSPSC 46131506. Activity under this Commodity code appears limited in the state and local procurement market, suggesting either specialized demand concentrated among a small set of research institutions or infrequent procurement cycles driven by multi-year research grants and capital budgets.