Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 422 contracts worth $4.47B in the Spacecraft procurement category (UNSPSC family 2515), spanning 18 years (2008–2025). This spending covers 139 distinct suppliers and 16 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.. Year-over-year spending has increased by 796%. There are currently 14 contracts worth $257.2M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Spacecraft over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Spacecraft by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. | 1 | $858.7M | 19.2% |
| 2 | OPTUS BILLING SERVICES PTY LTD | 13 | $526.9M | 11.8% |
| 3 | Inmarsat Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $514.8M | 11.5% |
| 4 | INTELSAT LLC | 3 | $428.4M | 9.6% |
| 5 | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 1 | $386.0M | 8.6% |
| 6 | INMARSAT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 10 | $343.3M | 7.7% |
| 7 | EM SOLUTIONS PTY LTD | 3 | $206.7M | 4.6% |
| 8 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA | 1 | $186.6M | 4.2% |
| 9 | INTELSAT SATELLITE LLC | 3 | $185.1M | 4.1% |
| 10 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 27 | $119.4M | 2.7% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Spacecraft.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 381 | $3.91B |
| 2 | Geoscience Australia | 5 | $515.1M |
| 3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 6 | $12.6M |
| 4 | Australian Customs and Border Protection Service | 1 | $8.8M |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 2 | $8.3M |
| 6 | Australian Maritime Safety Authority | 7 | $7.2M |
| 7 | Department of Social Services | 1 | $3.1M |
| 8 | Australian Signals Directorate | 3 | $799K |
| 9 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2 | $557K |
| 10 | CSIRO | 1 | $450K |
Parent Category
Vehicles & Components UNSPSC Segment 25 · 74,050 contracts · $195.65B · 7,196 suppliersTrack Spacecraft procurement
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