Since opening for business on October 1, 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has explored air and space while advancing aeronautics, Earth science, and human and robotic spaceflight. Working from 20 centers and facilities with commercial and international partners, NASA operates the International Space Station and is preparing a sustained lunar presence through its Artemis campaign, using research and technology development to support future missions to Mars and benefits on Earth.
Astrobotic TechnologyFounded in Pittsburgh in 2007, Astrobotic Technology builds spacecraft for lunar delivery, including landers, rovers and power infrastructure designed to support activity on the Moon. Its 47,000-square-foot North Side complex is dedicated to lunar logistics, where more than 130 employees build and operate these systems alongside navigation, machine-vision and other space technologies. Astrobotic has secured more than 60 NASA, Department of Defense and commercial contracts worth over $600 million, and launched the first U.S. commercial lunar lander to operate in space.336414PITTSBURGH, PA
The Bionetics CorporationThe Bionetics Corporation began in 1969 as a five-person company created by Dr. Joseph A. Stern to support NASA’s Viking mission to Mars. Now headquartered in Yorktown, Virginia, the privately owned company provides engineering and applied science support to government and commercial customers nationwide and internationally. Its history remains closely tied to space exploration, with more than 50 payload development efforts and continuing work on major NASA programs.HEATH, OH
Blue OriginBlue Origin is a human spaceflight company pursuing a multigenerational vision of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Its work centers on lowering the cost of access to space through reusable vehicles, including New Glenn, while developing systems for lunar exploration and future space infrastructure.GREENBELT, MD
Science and Technology CorporationFounded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation is a 300-plus-employee scientific and engineering company known for supporting demanding government missions. Its work serves agencies such as NASA and NOAA, with a particular focus on aerospace and environmental research. STC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has earned a CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 2 appraisal.COLUMBIA, MD