# Private Sector Space Contracts Blue Origin and SpaceX Received NASA Contracts for the 2024 Mission By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-contracts References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/blue-origin-spacex-nasa-moon-spacecraft-contracts-174856220.html) & [nasa.gov](https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-names-companies-to-develop-human-landers-for-artemis-moon-missions/) [Blue Origin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-glenn-1) and [SpaceX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-telescope-design) both recently received [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuitive-machines1) contracts to help build the Moon Spacecraft. The largest of the contracts were awarded to Blue Origin, who received a total of $579 million, while SpaceX received $135 million for its Starship punitive. The NASA contracts will run until February 2021, and they will have the organizations take on projects to help NASA conduct demonstration missions. Following this NASA will then evaluate which companies will be used to develop systems for the agencies projected 2024 moon mission. The contracts show how NASA can leverage the capabilities of private sector organizations to aid in its operations. Additionally, working with NASA allows these private companies to showcase their capabilities. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Private Space Sector:** Opportunity for private sector companies to partner with NASA and showcase their capabilities for space exploration. - **Spacecraft Contracting:** Increased demand for private companies to build and supply spacecrafts for government agencies. - **Moon Mission Development:** Emerging opportunities for private sector organizations to participate in developing innovative technologies for the 2024 moon mission. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Space Exploration:** Aerospace companies can expand their services by partnering with government agencies. - **Spacecraft Manufacturing:** Increased demand for spacecraft manufacturers to provide custom solutions to their clients. - **Technology Development:** Opportunity to develop innovative technologies for space exploration and showcase capabilities to government agencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Launching Science Missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-glenn-1.md) - [Experimental Moon Landing Missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ispace.md) - [Space Communication Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuitive-machines1.md) - [Launch Pad Transportation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2.md) - [Moon-Exploring Advanced Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-iii-spacesuits.md) - [Private Space Exploration Rovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-space-exploration.md) - [Defense Company Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-aerospace-scitec.md) - [First-Ever Outer Space Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenian.md) - [Fashion House-Designed Lunar Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility-unit.md)