Description for 9661: Space and Research and Technology

Division J: Public Administration | Major Group 96: Administration Of Economic Programs | Industry Group 966: Space Research And Technology


9661 Space and Research and Technology
Government establishments primarily engaged in programs for manned and unmanned space flights, space exploration, and the like. Research and development laboratories operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are classified as auxiliaries to this industry. Private establishments primarily engaged in operation of space flights on their own account are classified in Transportation and Public Utilities, Industry 4789.

  • Space flight operations-government
  • Space research and development-government