927110 Space Research and Technology

Overview

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.

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
  • 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).

Index Entries

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Operating and launching government satellites
Space flight operations, government
Space research services, government