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All NASA Contracts — April 23, 2026

All NASA Contracts

2 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

NASA obligated $231,154,468 across two civilian contracts during April 23, 2026, with zero defense-related awards, underscoring pure civilian space agency spending. The dominant theme is sustained investment in space R&D via the $178,975,557 non-competitive award to Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. for WFIRST Science Operations Center design and facilities support through the $52,178,911 competitive award to NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC at Stennis Space Center. Highest-conviction signal is neutral stability from multi-year obligations (to 2027 and 2033), signaling reliable NASA funding streams absent DOD exposure. Key risk is dependency on unexercised options—$26M for AURA to $204.9M and $153M for NOVA to $205.4M—watch outlay progress beyond $143M (AURA) and $4.8M (NOVA).

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Investment Signals(2)

  • NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC Secures $52M NASA Facilities Support Order via Full Competition(MEDIUM)

    NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC won a $52,178,911 cost-plus-incentive-fee delivery order (options to $205M) for Stennis Space Center facilities, marking a competitive entry into an 8-year NASA program with only $4.8M outlaid early-stage.

  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. Locks $179M WFIRST R&D Funding(LOW)

    Nonprofit Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. holds $178,975,557 non-competitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for WFIRST SOC design at Goddard, with $143M already outlaid toward 2027 completion and options to $205M.

Risk Flags(2)

  • Execution[MEDIUM RISK]

    NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC faces medium pricing risk on cost-plus-incentive-fee structure for 8-year facilities support, with minimal $4.8M outlays signaling early-stage execution dependency on parent IDIQ 80SSC025D0001.

  • Concentration[LOW RISK]

    Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc.'s nonprofit status limits direct equity investment appeal despite $179M obligation and $143M outlays, channeling funds via 24 subawards totaling $8.9M.

Opportunities(2)

  • NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC, a small disadvantaged Alaskan Native firm, gains revenue ramp from $52M obligation (annual est. $6.3M) via full/open competition on facilities services.

  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. benefits from stable $179M (annual est. $21.7M) non-competitive R&D funding for WFIRST SOC.

Sector Themes(2)

  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc.'s $178.9M non-competitive award for WFIRST SOC design through 2027 evidences NASA's commitment to infrared telescope R&D (PSC AR45), with $143M outlaid.

  • NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC's $52.2M competitive win (options $205M) for Stennis operations (NAICS 561210) highlights set-aside adjacent opportunities in facilities (PSC M1JZ).

Watch List(3)

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    {"entity"=>"NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC", "reason"=>"$52M obligation with $4.8M outlays early in 8-year term; execution tied to options reaching $205M.", "trigger"=>"outlay progress beyond $4.8M; option exercises; CLIN 9002 milestones"}

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    {"entity"=>"Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc.", "reason"=>"$179M obligation with $143M outlaid; nonprofit limits direct investment but signals R&D stability.", "trigger"=>"outlays beyond $143M; options to $205M; 2027-09-30 performance end"}

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    {"entity"=>"NASA Goddard / Stennis Space Centers", "reason"=>"Combined $231M civilian obligations reflect space R&D and facilities priorities absent defense tie-ins.", "trigger"=>"FY2027 budget cycle for WFIRST / Stennis funding continuity"}

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