927110 — Space Research and Technology
Description
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration and operations of space flights, space research, and space exploration. Included in this industry are government establishments operating space flight centers (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Private establishments primarily engaged in providing space transportation are classified in Industry 48121,
- Nonscheduled Air Transportation;
- Government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aerospace vehicles and parts are classified
- in Industry 33641, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing;
- Government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing space satellites are classified in Industry
- 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing; and
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 601
- Private establishments primarily engaged in aerospace research and development (except prototype
- production) are classified in U.S. Industry 541715, Research and Development in the Physical,
- Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 9661 - Space Research and Technology (via SIC1987:9661→NAICS1997:92711→2002:927110→2007:927110→2012:927110→2017:927110→2022:927110)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC AR11 — SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH
- PSC AR12 — SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH
- PSC AR13 — SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
- PSC AR14 — SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
- PSC AR15 — SPACE R&D SVCS; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH & SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 927110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 927110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Space Research and Technology' under Sector 92 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 927110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has not specified a custom size standard for NAICS code 927110 (Space Research and Technology), meaning default procurement guidelines apply.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 927110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 927110 (Space Research and Technology) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 9661 - Space Research and Technology.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 927110:
- Sector 92 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Public Administration sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 927110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Space Research and Technology).