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Voyager Technologies Wins NASA ELVIS 3 Follow-On Contract
March 16, 2026 • Off Earth Data Intelligence
Deal Summary: NYSE-listed Voyager Technologies (VOYG) awarded multi-million-dollar follow-on contract under NASA's ELVIS 3 program to provide continued launch services support at Kennedy Space Center through the end of government fiscal year 2026.
$387.6M
ELVIS 3 Total Program Value
$265.6M
Voyager Record Backlog
+59%
Defense Segment Growth (2025)
Deal Overview
| Company | Voyager Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: VOYG) |
| Contract | Follow-on award under NASA ELVIS 3 program |
| Value | Multi-million dollars (undisclosed exact amount) |
| Duration | Through end of government FY26 (September 2026) |
| Prime Contractor | a.i. solutions |
| Work Location | Kennedy Space Center, Florida |
| Business Unit | Space, Defense & National Security (Matt Magana, President) |
ELVIS 3 Program Context
The Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support 3 (ELVIS 3) contract is one of NASA's most critical launch operations support programs. Originally awarded to a.i. solutions in 2016 with a potential value of $387.6 million over 9.5 years, ELVIS 3 provides comprehensive support for NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP).
ELVIS 3 Scope
- Launch vehicle systems engineering and mission analysis
- Launch site engineering support for mission planning and ground processing
- Safety and reliability engineering services
- Communications engineering and technical integration
- Operations and maintenance for LSP communication and telemetry systems
- Information technology services
Key Work Locations
Kennedy Space Center
Primary work location, Florida
Cape Canaveral SFS
Space Force Station, Florida
Vandenberg SFB
Space Force Base, California
NASA's Launch Services Program is responsible for acquiring and managing launch services for the agency's robotic science missions and payloads advancing planetary science, Earth observation, and technology demonstrations. a.i. solutions was named NASA Kennedy Space Center Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year in 2018 for its ELVIS 3 work.
Voyager Technologies Profile
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado |
| Founded | 2019 |
| CEO | Dylan Taylor |
| Stock | NYSE: VOYG |
| 2025 Revenue | $166.4 million (+15% YoY) |
| Q4 2025 Revenue | $46.7 million (+24% YoY) |
| 2026 Guidance | $225-255 million (+35-53% YoY) |
| Year-End Backlog | $265.6 million (record, +33% YoY) |
| Total Liquidity | $704.7 million |
Business Segments
- Defense & National Security: $123M revenue (2025), +59% YoY. Guidance, navigation & control, communications, signals intelligence, defense systems. Key program: Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).
- Space Solutions: $47.6M revenue (2025). Bishop Airlock (first permanent commercial addition to ISS, 2020), research payloads, mission services, satellite launch services.
- Starlab Space Stations: Voyager-led JV with Airbus for ISS commercial replacement. NASA Commercial LEO Destination (CLD) awardee. Achieved 31 NASA milestones, received $183.2M in cash milestone proceeds to date.
2025 Strategic Acquisitions
- ExoTerra Resource: Propulsion systems
- Estes Energetics: Energetics and propulsion
- Three additional undisclosed acquisitions
Key Subsidiaries & JVs
- Nanoracks (acquired) - Commercial ISS services leader
- Starlab Space (JV with Airbus) - Commercial space station
- The Exploration Company - European partnership
- Tethers Unlimited/ARKA Group - In-space manufacturing, debris systems
Strategic Significance
For Voyager Technologies
- NASA Relationship: Extends multi-year presence supporting NASA's most important scientific and exploration missions
- Capability Validation: Demonstrates high-performance launch integration and mission support capabilities in complex environments
- Revenue Stability: Government contract provides stable revenue base amid Space Solutions segment transition (down 36% in 2025 due to planned wind-down of separate NASA services contract)
- Positioning for ELVIS 4: Continued performance strengthens position for upcoming ELVIS 4 recompete (anticipated October 2026)
ELVIS 4 Transition Context
NASA is currently preparing the ELVIS 4 contract to succeed ELVIS 3, with an intended start date no earlier than October 2026. The recompete will continue engineering and technical support services for NASA's launch services program across Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, and Vandenberg. This follow-on contract positions Voyager favorably for the transition.
Financial Context
This contract award comes as Voyager Technologies enters 2026 with record financial momentum:
- Record Backlog: $265.6M total backlog at year-end 2025, including $146.1M funded
- Strong Liquidity: $704.7M total liquidity, +15% sequential increase
- Defense Growth: Defense & National Security segment grew 63% YoY in Q4 2025
- IPO Success: Completed NYSE IPO in 2025
- Starlab Progress: 31 NASA milestones achieved, $183.2M in cash proceeds received
CEO Dylan Taylor noted: "2025 was a transformational year for Voyager. We successfully completed our IPO, delivered record fourth quarter revenue, and closed the year with record backlog and liquidity over $700 million."
Competitive Landscape
Launch Services Support Market
- a.i. solutions: ELVIS 3 prime contractor since 2016, $387.6M contract value
- Saalex Solutions: ELVIS 3 subcontractor
- KBR: Major NASA support contractor
- Jacobs Technology: Kennedy Space Center operations
Commercial Space Station Competition
- Axiom Space: NASA CLD awardee, ISS modules attached
- Blue Origin (Orbital Reef): NASA CLD awardee with Sierra Space
- Vast: Haven-1 station, $500M Series A (March 2026)
- Starlab (Voyager/Airbus): NASA CLD awardee, single-launch architecture
Market Implications
- NASA Services Diversification: Voyager demonstrates ability to win work across both space station development (Starlab) and operational launch support (ELVIS 3)
- Defense-Space Convergence: Company's dual positioning in defense (NGI, Golden Dome) and civil space (NASA) reflects broader industry trend
- Public Company Momentum: Post-IPO Voyager building credibility with government contract wins alongside commercial ventures
- Kennedy Space Center Presence: Strengthens position at America's primary launch site ahead of increased commercial and government launch activity
OED Outlook
Rating: Moderate Watch
This ELVIS 3 follow-on contract reinforces Voyager Technologies' government services capabilities and NASA relationship at a critical time. While the Space Solutions segment faces near-term revenue pressure from the wind-down of a separate NASA contract, wins like this ELVIS 3 extension help stabilize the government revenue base. More significantly, strong ELVIS 3 performance positions Voyager competitively for the ELVIS 4 recompete later in 2026.
With Starlab progressing through milestones, defense business growing rapidly (NGI, Golden Dome programs), and $700M+ in liquidity, Voyager is well-positioned to execute its multi-segment growth strategy. The key risk remains Starlab execution timeline and the ISS retirement schedule. However, diversification across defense, NASA services, and commercial space reduces single-program dependency.
Key Metrics to Watch: ELVIS 4 recompete outcome (Oct 2026), Starlab milestone cadence, Defense & National Security segment growth, Space Solutions segment stabilization.
Tags
NASA
ELVIS 3
Launch Services Program
Kennedy Space Center
Voyager Technologies
NYSE: VOYG
Government Contract
Space Stations
Starlab
Defense