Top NASA nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $511.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 481212, up 135.3% from $217.2M in the preceding 12 months. 16 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 4 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top NASA contractors for NAICS 481212
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firefly Aerospace Inc. | $173.7M | $110.4M | 32.0% | — |
| 2 | Blue Origin, LLC | $141.8M | $475K | 26.1% | ▲ 12 |
| 3 | Intuitive Machines, LLC | $96.1M | −$7.2M | 17.7% | New |
| 4 | Astrobotic Technology Inc | $68.3M | $588K | 12.6% | ▲ 8 |
| 5 | Arrow Science and Technology, L.L.C. | $27.7M | $59K | 5.1% | ▲ 15 |
| 6 | Rocket Lab USA Inc | $19.7M | $14.0M | 3.6% | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Russia Space Agency | $7.2M | $9.2M | 1.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Aerostar International, LLC | $2.3M | $194K | 0.4% | ▲ 10 |
| 9 | Momentus Space LLC | $1.7M | $8.1M | 0.3% | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Astro Digital US Inc | $1.5M | $5.7M | 0.3% | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Loft Orbital Federal, LLC | $689K | $1.5M | 0.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Dynamic Aviation Group, Inc. | $647K | $385K | 0.1% | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. | $599K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 14 | Galactic Enterprises, LLC | $569K | $2.9M | 0.1% | ▼ 6 |
| 15 | World View Enterprises Inc | $527K | $523K | 0.1% | ▼ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Blue Origin, LLC$475K → $141.8M (+$141.3M) · now #2
- Intuitive Machines, LLC−$7.2M → $96.1M (+$103.3M) · now #3
- Astrobotic Technology Inc$588K → $68.3M (+$67.7M) · now #4
Largest declines
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.$42.0M → −$18.5M (−$60.4M) · no latest-period obligations
- Blue Origin Washington, LLC$50.6M → $0 (−$50.6M) · no latest-period obligations
- Momentus Space LLC$8.1M → $1.7M (−$6.4M) · now #9
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $511.2M | $217.2M | Up $294.0M (135.3%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80JSC025F7071 | Blue Origin, LLC COMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) CONTRACT TASK ORDER CS-7 | $55.1M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 80JSC026F7017 | Astrobotic Technology Inc FINALIZE THE MISSION DESIGN, EXECUTE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS TO SUPPORT THE AGGRESSIVE SCHEDULE, AND DELIVER ALL BASE MILESTONES AND PRODUCTS. | $24.1M | Aug 30, 2027 |
| 80JSC026F7018 | Astrobotic Technology Inc FINALIZE THE MISSION DESIGN, EXECUTE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS TO SUPPORT THE AGGRESSIVE SCHEDULE, AND DELIVER ALL BASE MILESTONES AND PRODUCTS. | $24.1M | Aug 30, 2027 |
| 80JSC026F7019 | Firefly Aerospace Inc. FINALIZE THE MISSION DESIGN, EXECUTE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS TO SUPPORT THE AGGRESSIVE SCHEDULE, AND DELIVER ALL BASE MILESTONES AND PRODUCTS. | $31.3M | Aug 30, 2027 |
| 80JSC026F7020 | Intuitive Machines, LLC FINALIZE THE MISSION DESIGN, EXECUTE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS TO SUPPORT THE AGGRESSIVE SCHEDULE, AND DELIVER ALL BASE MILESTONES AND PRODUCTS. | $35.7M | Aug 30, 2027 |
| 80JSC026F7015 | Blue Origin, LLC COMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) CONTRACT TASK ORDER CX-2B | $36.7M | Aug 30, 2027 |
| 80JSC026F7013 | Blue Origin, LLC COMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) CONTRACT TASK ORDER CX-2A | $64.9M | Aug 30, 2027 |
| 80JSC020F0220 | Astrobotic Technology Inc VOLATILES INVESTIGATING POLAR EXPLORATION ROVER (VIPER) DELIVERY | $150.7M | Aug 31, 2027 |
| 80JSC023F0041 | Firefly Aerospace Inc. COMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) TASK ORDER CS-3 | $112.8M | Aug 31, 2027 |
| 80JSC022F0022 | Intuitive Machines, LLC CLPS TASK ORDER CP-11 CLPS PAYLOADS AND RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON | $85.6M | Oct 2, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top NASA contractors for NAICS 481212?
In the latest 12 months, Firefly Aerospace Inc. ($173.7M), Blue Origin, LLC ($141.8M), Intuitive Machines, LLC ($96.1M) received the most NASA obligations for nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 98.8% of positive obligations, and Firefly Aerospace Inc. alone held 32.0%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large NASA NAICS 481212 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 80JSC025F7071 (Blue Origin, LLC, $55.1M obligated), ending Dec 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
NAICS 481212 across all agencies
DoD · NAICS 481212
$2.3BUSDA · NAICS 481212
$1.1BInterior · NAICS 481212
$40.4MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
Ready to connect your pursuit work?
GovEagle gives BD directors, capture managers, and proposal teams one AI workspace from pipeline through proposal, with CMMC/FedRAMP Certified compliance built in.