AD Astra Rocket Co
Webster, TX Doing business as Aarc
- UEI
- NNFSTQLJUUM9
- CAGE
- 430X5
- Primary NAICS
- 336415 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 141 Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598, USA
- Website
- adastrarocket.com
- Founded
- 2005
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase II sequential sbir 80NSSC25C0436 technology maturation of the vasimr electric propulsion system | Shared Services Center | $3,999,650 | |
| Sbir phase II- improved design of the vasimr radio frequency transmission line | Shared Services Center | $849,970 | |
| Sbir phase i: improved design of the vasimr radio frequency transmission line | Shared Services Center | $149,951 | |
| FY23 sbir phase II - improved thermo- mechanical design of the vasimr RF coupler | Shared Services Center | $848,798 | |
| EO14042 sbir phase i improved thermo-mechanical design of the vasimr RF coupler | Shared Services Center | $149,999 |
About AD Astra Rocket Co
AD Astra Rocket Co, doing business as Aarc, is a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business headquartered in Webster, Texas, specializing in advanced electric propulsion technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative space propulsion systems, with a particular emphasis on its Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) electric propulsion technology. Aarc has established itself as a key innovator in space exploration technology, working closely with NASA to advance critical components of electric propulsion systems that could potentially revolutionize deep space exploration capabilities.
The company has secured multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from NASA's Shared Services Center, all of which are total small business set-aside awards. These contracts, ranging from $149,951 to $3,999,650, have focused on advancing various aspects of the VASIMR electric propulsion system, including technology maturation, radio frequency transmission line improvements, and thermo-mechanical design of RF couplers. The research has involved detailed investigations into critical components of electric propulsion technology, including material interactions at high temperatures, with collaboration from subcontractors like Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Each contract represents a progressive development approach, with Phase I contracts exploring initial feasibility and Phase II contracts providing more extensive funding for continued technology refinement. The work consistently aims to improve electric propulsion systems for potential future NASA science missions and deep space exploration initiatives, demonstrating Aarc's commitment to pushing the boundaries of space propulsion technology.
SBA capabilities narrative
Ad Astra Rocket Company specializes in Research, Development, Manufacturing, Prototyping, Experimentation, testing, computer modeling, Instrumentation, Mechanical design, Specialty machining, Vacuum facilities, Cryogenics, Magnetic field environments, Circuit-board fabrication, RF electrical engineering, High power plasma source.
Quick answers
What is AD Astra Rocket Co's UEI?
AD Astra Rocket Co's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is NNFSTQLJUUM9.
What is AD Astra Rocket Co's CAGE code?
AD Astra Rocket Co's CAGE code is 430X5.
What is AD Astra Rocket Co's primary NAICS code?
AD Astra Rocket Co's primary NAICS code is 336415 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing).
Where is AD Astra Rocket Co located?
AD Astra Rocket Co's physical address in SAM.gov is 141 Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598, USA.
Is AD Astra Rocket Co registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. AD Astra Rocket Co's SAM.gov registration is active through July 28, 2027.
What is AD Astra Rocket Co's most recent federal award?
AD Astra Rocket Co's most recent federal contract award is Phase II sequential sbir 80NSSC25C0436 technology maturation of the vasimr electric propulsion system (80NSSC25C0436), from Shared Services Center, on September 30, 2025.
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