Mission sector
Space Systems, SatCom & Directed Energy
Satellites and payloads, launch subsystems, ground stations, space domain awareness, optical communications and directed energy. 6,521 active companies map to this sector from their SAM.gov NAICS and product codes.
- Active companiesCurrent SAM.gov registrations
- 6,521
- Small businessesSmall under at least one NAICS
- 4,669
- SBIR/STTR awardeesPhase I/II awards on SBIR.gov
- 672
- StatesWith at least one company
- 56
What primes look for
Primes look for cleared engineering boutiques and SpaceWERX Phase II winners for rapid constellation prototyping.
- ITAR registered (search Space & SatCom companies with it)
- AS9100D (search Space & SatCom companies with it)
- SpaceWERX (search Space & SatCom companies with it)
- Facility clearance· Paid members can filter by it
Linked requirements open the directory filtered to this sector. Credentials are self-attested unless marked verified on a profile.
What it covers
- SmallSat and CubeSat buses and payloads
- Launch vehicle subsystems
- Commercial SATCOM and ground stations
- Space domain awareness (SDA)
- Optical and laser communications
- Hypersonics and directed energy
Main buyers
- U.S. Space Force
- Space Systems Command (SSC)
- Space Development Agency (SDA)
- NASA
- NRO
Companies in Space & SatCom
Claimed profiles first by membership level, then verified credentials and federal obligations over the last 36 months. Use the directory for every filter: CMMC, blind SPRS brackets, vehicles, set-asides and more.
Showing 6,321–6,340 of 6,521 companies
NICEVILLE, FLNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
SAN DIEGO, CANAICS 336611 · Ship Building and Repairing
Small businessSDB8(a)GREENWOOD, INNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessCARLSBAD, CANAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
INDEPENDENCE, OHNAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
CARLSBAD, CANAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
DURHAM, NCNAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
CARLSBAD, CANAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
PADUCAH, KYNAICS 332710 · Machine Shops
Small businessVOSBVICTOR SIERRA AVIATION HOLDINGS, LLC
BALDWIN CITY, KSNAICS 336413 · Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
JACKSONVILLE, NCNAICS 611699 · All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBHAMPTON, VANAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small businessWOSBSOUTHLAKE, TXNAICS 425120
Small businessSDBVOSBALEXANDRIA, VANAICS 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing
Small businessVINACO PRECISION MACHINING, LLC.
CHATSWORTH, CANAICS 332710 · Machine Shops
FRESNO, CANAICS 423690 · Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
HOUSTON, TXNAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small businessBUENA PARK, CANAICS 238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
ALBANY, ORNAICS 332710 · Machine Shops
VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
TUSTIN, CANAICS 488999 · All Other Support Activities for Transportation
Small business
Where the companies are
Most listed NAICS codes
- 541330Engineering Services3,045
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)2,909
- 517410Satellite Telecommunications2,627
- 541512Computer Systems Design Services2,472
- 336419Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing2,413
- 541511Custom Computer Programming Services2,264
- 541519Other Computer Related Services2,200
- 336413Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing2,028
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services1,976
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,971
How companies are placed here
A company belongs to this sector when any NAICS code or product and service code (PSC) on its SAM.gov registration starts with one of the codes below. A company can belong to several sectors; its main sector follows its primary NAICS.
NAICS codes
- 336414
- 336415
- 336419
- 517410
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 18*SPACE VEHICLES (retired)
- AR*Space R&D Services
* covers every code that starts with these characters. PSC names from the Acquisition.gov PSC Manual (opens in a new tab) (April 2025 edition).