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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. for $843,256,689.85

Signed on

6/26/2024, 12:00 AM

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. Government Contract #80JSC024CA002

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $843,256,689.85. The contract was awarded by the agency office NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, which is a division with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Summary of Award

The recipient of the federal contract is SpaceX (SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.), a U.S.-owned business that specializes in space transportation and launch services. The contract, awarded by NASA, is for designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, and delivering a vehicle for deorbiting the International Space Station. The contract is worth approximately $84.3 million in total and involves multiple modifications. Notable spending patterns include a transaction amount of $33.5 million for a specific stage of the project and various additional transactions for contract modifications.

Contract Details

Contract ID80JSC024CA002
Contract TypeD
Total Obligation$58,706,825.75
Exercised Options$800,635,258.77
Base Amount + Options$843,256,689.85
Date Signed2024-06-26
Contract DescriptionDESIGN, DEVELOP, MANUFACTURE, TEST, INTEGRATE, ACHIEVE NASA ACCEPTANCE, DELIVER, AND SUSTAIN ITS UNITED STATES DEORBIT VEHICLE (USDV) SUCH THAT THE USDV CAN PERFORM THE FINAL DEORBIT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS)
Start Date2024-06-26
End Date2031-03-31

Agency Details

Awarding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding OfficeNASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
Funding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding OfficeNASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER

Recipient Details

RecipientSPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Recipient Location1 ROCKET RD HAWTHORNE CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Manufacturer of Goods, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00May 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00April 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00April 21, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00April 9, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $33,489,614.71February 13, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $33,489,614.71 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00January 23, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $8,373,211.04September 5, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $8,373,211.04 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $16,844,000.00June 26, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $16,844,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00009 | $41,862,018.39June 20, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $41,862,018.39 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00May 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00April 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00April 21, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00April 9, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $33,489,614.71February 13, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $33,489,614.71 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00January 23, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $8,373,211.04September 5, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $8,373,211.04 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $16,844,000.00June 26, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $16,844,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00013 | $325,000,000.00September 3, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $325,000,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00012 | $-132,474,874.08July 7, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-132,474,874.08 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011 | $132,474,874.08July 2, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $132,474,874.08 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010 | $0.00June 30, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009 | $41,862,018.39June 20, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $41,862,018.39 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00May 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00April 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00April 21, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00April 9, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $33,489,614.71February 13, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $33,489,614.71 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00January 23, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $8,373,211.04September 5, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $8,373,211.04 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $16,844,000.00June 26, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $16,844,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00016 | $0.00April 9, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00017 | $0.00April 9, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015 | $0.00January 21, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007 | $0.00January 12, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013 | $325,000,000.00September 3, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $325,000,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00012 | $-132,474,874.08July 7, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-132,474,874.08 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011 | $132,474,874.08July 2, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $132,474,874.08 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010 | $0.00June 30, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009 | $41,862,018.39June 20, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $41,862,018.39 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00May 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00April 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00April 21, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00April 9, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $33,489,614.71February 13, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $33,489,614.71 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00January 23, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $8,373,211.04September 5, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $8,373,211.04 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $16,844,000.00June 26, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $16,844,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00021 | $0.00May 19, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00018 | $0.00April 30, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00019 | $0.00April 30, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00017 | $0.00April 9, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00016 | $0.00April 9, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015 | $0.00January 21, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007 | $0.00January 12, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013 | $325,000,000.00September 3, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $325,000,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00012 | $-132,474,874.08July 7, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-132,474,874.08 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011 | $132,474,874.08July 2, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $132,474,874.08 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010 | $0.00June 30, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009 | $41,862,018.39June 20, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $41,862,018.39 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00May 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00April 22, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00April 21, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00April 9, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $33,489,614.71February 13, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $33,489,614.71 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00January 23, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $8,373,211.04September 5, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $8,373,211.04 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $16,844,000.00June 26, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $16,844,000.00 to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.