Near Space Corp

Tillamook, OR Part of Aerostar International, LLC

UEI
DPLPQNTEK7W7
CAGE
1B1R7
Primary NAICS
326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

FY2025 rankings

Its parent company, Aerostar International, LLC, ranks:

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Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
  • Manufacturer of Goods
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
5755 Long Prairie Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141, USA
Website
nsc.aero
Founded
1996
Employees
11-50
Estimated annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Commercial & Professional Services
  3. Professional Services
SIC code
89 Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date $0
FY2026 $0
FY2025 $0
FY2024 $131,750

Contract vehicles

Contract awards

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Contract subawards

Prime contractor Prime award Amount Awarded
Lockheed Martin Corp IGF::OT::IGF nextstep-2: the gateway program office was directed by NASA HQ to commence work on developing and refining gateway habitation concepts, leading… NNH15CN70C $36,346
Lockheed Martin Corp Nextstep-2: the gateway program office was directed by NASA HQ to commence work on developing and refining gateway habitation concepts, leading to design,… NNH15CN70C $34,100

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About the company

Near Space Corp, doing business as Near Space Corporation, is a commercial provider of high-altitude, near-space platforms and flight services. With over 25 years of aerospace experience, the company specializes in customized flight training and scientific balloon systems. As an SBA-certified HUBZone firm and for-profit manufacturer, Near Space Corp supports government, academic, and commercial customers through various federal contract and grant awards. The company's expertise spans aerial deployment, Venus exploration research, and scientific balloon systems, positioning it as a key player in the development and testing of innovative technologies for high-altitude applications.

Through prime federal contract awards, Near Space Corp has provided a range of goods and services to civilian agencies, primarily NASA and NOAA. For NOAA, the company has supplied zero-pressure balloons and scientific balloons, often under contracts designated as total small business set-asides. NASA has contracted Near Space Corp for research into techniques supporting the aerial deployment and inflation of Venus aerobots under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The company has also provided UAS test range services to NOAA. As a subcontractor, Near Space Corp has supplied labor services for mechanical and electrical technicians to prime contractors such as Peraton Inc. and has provided single-layer bladders to Lockheed Martin Corp. Additionally, the company has supported technology-related work for The Boeing Company under a NASA contract, demonstrating its versatility in meeting various aerospace needs.

Near Space Corp has received a prime federal grant award from NASA's Shared Services Center to demonstrate a new data buoy concept using their Near Space Shuttle System (NS3). This project grant, valued at $298,947, aims to validate the data buoy concept at an altitude of approximately 120,000 feet. The research is part of NASA's Flight Opportunities program and showcases Near Space Corp's capability to develop and test innovative technologies for high-altitude applications. This grant highlights the company's expertise in conducting flight tests and developing new capabilities that can significantly impact space exploration and atmospheric research.

Near Space Corp holds a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center for Flight and Payload Integration Services. This IDC, valued up to $45 million through February 28, 2029, is part of NASA's Flight Opportunities Program. Under this contract, Near Space Corp provides commercial space flight services and associated payload integration for technology payloads and NASA Spaceflight Participants. The services aim to test technologies and advance their readiness for space applications. The initial task order under this IDC, valued at $25,000, was for Minimum Guaranteed services. This contract demonstrates Near Space Corp's significant role in supporting NASA's efforts to advance space technology and exploration through commercial partnerships, further solidifying its position as a key player in the aerospace industry.

Quick answers

Is Near Space Corp registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Near Space Corp's SAM.gov registration is active through November 4, 2026.

Which contract vehicles does Near Space Corp hold?

Near Space Corp holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: Suborbital/Hosted Orbital Flight and Payload Integration Services 4.

How much has Near Space Corp received in federal contracts?

Federal contracts obligated $131,750 to Near Space Corp in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

How does Near Space Corp rank among federal contractors?

Near Space Corp's parent company, Aerostar International, LLC, ranked #20 in PSC 8475, #43 in PSC 4220 and #47 in NAICS 481212 in FY2025.

What is Near Space Corp's most recent federal award?

Near Space Corp's most recent federal contract award is Purchase and delivery of 70 zero pressure balloon, model CL-0.30L-0.018000 using the government fedex account. The… (1305M324P0136), from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on April 12, 2024.

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