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All NASA Contracts β€” December 21, 2025

All NASA Contracts

1 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

A single massive $3.14B NASA contract awarded to Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris subsidiary) underscores long-term revenue stability through 2029 for RS-25 engines critical to the Space Launch System, with $2.14B already outlayed and $663M in unobligated options. This non-competed cost-plus award signals high confidence in the contractor but highlights supply chain risks from 842 subawards totaling $648M. Institutional investors should view this as a bullish anchor for L3Harris' aerospace revenue amid sustained U.S. space ambitions.

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Investment Signals(1)

  • Long-term SLS engine revenue locked in(HIGH)
    β–²

    14-year $3.1B obligation (potential $3.77B) with $2.14B outlayed provides predictable cash flows for RS-25 production and recertification through 2029.

Risk Flags(2)

  • Execution[HIGH RISK]
    β–Ό

    Heavy reliance on 842 subawards worth $648M introduces supply chain vulnerabilities; award fee structure ties payments to NASA performance evaluations.

  • Regulatory[MEDIUM RISK]
    β–Ό

    Extended term to 2029-09-30 exposed to SLS program funding shifts or changes.

Opportunities(1)

  • β—†

    $663M in unobligated options for base + all options could materialize as NASA exercises for sustained RS-25 production.

Sector Themes(1)

  • β—†

    NASA's non-competed, long-duration RS-25 contract highlights commitment to Space Launch System infrastructure.

Watch List(2)

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    {"entity"=>"L3Harris Technologies", "reason"=>"Dominant exposure to $3.77B potential SLS engine revenue stream.", "trigger"=>"SLS funding cuts or option exercises >$100M"}

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    {"entity"=>"NASA SLS Program", "reason"=>"Program changes could alter $663M options and 2029 endpoint.", "trigger"=>"Budget hearings or milestone delays"}

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