Business & Industry

Prime

Prime Contractor

Prime Contractor (Prime) — The main contractor responsible for delivering a complete system or mission, managing subcontractors. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman are major primes.

Frequently asked about Prime

What does Prime mean in the space industry?
Prime Contractor: The main contractor responsible for delivering a complete system or mission, managing subcontractors. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman are major primes.
What does Prime stand for?
Prime stands for Prime Contractor.
What category of space terminology does Prime belong to?
Prime is part of the Business & Industry category in space industry terminology.