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NASA & Space Contracts Intelligence — April 07, 2026

NASA & Space Contracts Intelligence

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

1 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

NASA awarded Lockheed Martin Corp a $69,721,101 firm fixed price contract for the Tipping Point Cryogenic Demonstration Mission, representing the sole obligation in this NASA & Space Contracts Intelligence stream with a 0/1 defense-related split, fully civilian-focused.

The contract, managed by NASA Marshall Space Flight Center under full and open competition (NAICS 541715, PSC AR13), underscores Lockheed's space R&D expertise with $62,721,101 already outlayed and 157 subawards totaling $27,812,346. The highest-conviction signal is bullish for Lockheed Martin, signaling steady revenue through 2026 amid space technology priorities. A key watch item is the remaining $7M outlay and performance completion by 2026-04-03, coupled with high pricing risk under firm fixed price terms.

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Investment Signals (1)

  • Lockheed Martin Corp Secures $69.7M NASA Space R&D Contract with $62.7M Outlayed (MEDIUM)

    Lockheed Martin Corp won a $69,721,101 firm fixed price contract from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center on 2021-08-19 for cryogenic integrated systems R&D (PSC AR13), with $62,721,101 already disbursed and base + all options fully committed. This aligns with Lockheed's space expertise, providing ~$14.9M estimated annual revenue through 2026-04-03.

Risk Flags (1)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    High pricing risk on Lockheed Martin Corp's $69,721,101 firm fixed price NASA contract due to fixed terms for space R&D performance through 2026-04-03.

Opportunities (1)

  • Lockheed Martin Corp's $69.7M NASA award for space R&D (cryogenic demonstration) highlights potential for sustained civilian space revenue as $62.7M is already outlayed.

Sector Themes (1)

  • NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's $69,721,101 award to Lockheed Martin Corp for the Tipping Point Cryogenic Demonstration Mission (NAICS 541715, PSC AR13) reflects investment in cryogenic integrated systems, with full commitment via firm fixed price and $27.8M in subawards.

Watch List (1)

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    {"entity"=>"Lockheed Martin Corp", "reason"=>"$69.7M NASA contract with $7M remaining outlay and 157 subawards totaling $27.8M, ending 2026-04-03.", "trigger"=>"outlays reaching remaining $7M; performance completion at 2026-04-03"}

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