Parsons Selected for Space Force’s NITE-STAR Capability
Rhea-AI Summary
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) was selected by the U.S. Space Force as an awardee on the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development multiple-award IDIQ contract.
The contract vehicle has a shared ceiling of $981 million across all awardees over two five-year ordering periods and is intended to accelerate development of advanced space test and training capabilities for Space Force Guardians in contested space environments. Parsons will support rapid development, integration, and deployment of innovative space vehicle and ground system technologies, drawing on its experience in space systems, mission engineering, digital technologies, and national security solutions. Parsons’ NITE-STAR team includes Blue Canyon Technologies, Orion Space Solutions, EnduroSat, Turion, and Intuitive Machines.
Positive
- Selected on NITE-STAR IDIQ with $981M shared ceiling over 10 years
- Long-term contract vehicle spans two five-year ordering periods, enabling recurring task orders
- Strengthens space portfolio through test and training work on space vehicles and ground systems
- Partnership team with multiple specialized space technology companies enhances bid competitiveness
Negative
- $981M ceiling is shared among multiple awardees, limiting Parsons’ potential share
- IDIQ structure means no guaranteed revenue; future task orders must still be won
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 | Airport contract award | Positive | +1.6% | Five-year airport terminal modernization program management selection added an aviation customer. |
| Aug 13 | Air defense contract | Positive | +0.7% | $70 million ceiling task order extended air-base air-defense integration and deployment work. |
| Aug 13 | Chemical security contract | Positive | -1.4% | First CTRIC IV task order supported chemical-security training across Southeast Asia. |
| Aug 11 | Electronic warfare contract | Positive | +4.6% | $40 million NOKE contract advanced electronic-warfare capabilities for Army missions. |
| Aug 03 | Interchange design contract | Positive | +7.7% | Design leadership role supported a $227 million interchange improvement project. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Four of five recent contract-award announcements aligned with positive 24-hour price reactions, while one diverged.
Key Terms
indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (idiq) regulatory
task order regulatory
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Key Takeaways:
- Parsons was selected for the U.S. Space Force's National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development Multiple Award IDIQ.
- NITE-STAR aims to ensure Space Force Guardians are prepared for realistic operational scenarios and engagements against peer adversaries in increasingly contested space environments, and awardees had to meet strict qualification criteria including successful delivery of operational space vehicles and ground systems.
- The multiple-award IDIQ has a shared ceiling value of
$981 million across all awardees and spans two five-year ordering periods, providing a pathway for future task order awards.
CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today it has been selected by the U.S. Space Force as an awardee on the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract vehicle has a shared ceiling value of
The NITE-STAR contract establishes an acquisition vehicle designed to accelerate the development of advanced space test and training capabilities that ensure U.S. Space Force Guardians are prepared for engagements against peer adversaries in increasingly complex operational environments. Parsons will support the rapid development, integration, and deployment of innovative space vehicle and ground system technologies across the space test and training enterprise
"Maintaining superiority in the space domain requires continuous innovation, realistic training environments, and advanced test capabilities," said Mike Kushin, president, Defense and Intelligence for Parsons. "Through this contract vehicle, Parsons will bring together our expertise in space systems, mission engineering, digital technologies, and national security solutions to help the Space Force advance the next generation of test and training capabilities needed to address evolving threats."
The NITE-STAR initiative is focused on advancing sophisticated space and ground systems and technologies that enable Guardians to operate effectively in a contested space environment. By fostering the development and integration of emerging capabilities, the program helps ensure the Space Force remains prepared for high-stakes operational scenarios while maintaining access to the best available technologies from across the innovation ecosystem.
Parsons has decades of experience supporting national security space missions and delivering advanced solutions spanning space vehicles, space operations, satellite ground systems, cyber, digital engineering, systems integration, and mission-critical infrastructure. The company supports government and defense customers with technologies designed to enhance mission readiness, accelerate innovation, and strengthen operational effectiveness across all domains. Parsons’ NITE-STAR team features Blue Canyon Technologies, Orion Space Solutions, EnduroSat, Turion, and Intuitive Machines.
Learn more about Parsons’ space capabilities here: https://www.parsons.com/space/
About Parsons:
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.
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