NASA & Space Contracts Intelligence — April 16, 2026

Axiom Space Inc secured $99,911,446 obligated (with $77,434,541 outlayed) under full and open competition from NASA Johnson Space Center for EVA Demonstration in space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414) and equipment leasing (PSC W018), spanning to 2028-08-09. Potential scales to $171.6M base + options.

High pricing risk on Axiom Space Inc's firm fixed price delivery order from NASA, as fixed terms expose the small business to cost overruns in EVA Demonstration execution.

Axiom Space Inc has $71.7M in unexercised options on the $171.6M total value NASA EVA Demonstration contract.

Axiom Space Inc's $99.9M obligated NASA delivery order for EVA Demonstration highlights investment in private sector space vehicle manufacturing and leasing, with $77.4M outlayed signaling execution momentum.

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