--- title: "Space Mission Services | Professional Space Mission Solutions" description: "Expert space mission services covering compliant, reliable, and high-quality solutions tailored to your needs. SAC Code 996764." canonical: "https://busy.in/sac-code-996764/" --- # Space Mission under SAC Code 996764 Part of [SAC 9967: Supporting services in transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-9967/). Space mission services cover specialised support for satellite launches, space exploration and other aerospace projects. Service providers assist in mission planning, launch operations, tracking and in orbit support for satellites and vehicles. Under GST, these space mission and aerospace support services are classified under SAC 996764. This SAC code and its GST rate decide how GST applies on space mission invoices. This helps governments and private players run complex space projects in a structured way. ## 996764 SAC Code GST rate Air navigation, airport assistance and space mission services under these codes are treated as specialised support and mission services under GST. They are high skill and input intensive activities delivered mainly to airlines, airport operators, space agencies and corporate users. After the September 2025 rationalisation, such high value support and mission services are generally taxed at 18 percent with input tax credit because they rely heavily on technology, infrastructure and expert manpower. Only where a specific notification grants a concessional rate or exemption for a mission or project, a different treatment may apply. **The table below explains the current GST rate applicable to SAC code 996764 for typical specialised aviation or space mission services.** | SAC code | Description | New GST rate (from 22 Sep 2025) | Old GST rate (till 21 Sep 2025) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 996764 | Supporting services for space transport | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Space transport supporting services appear in the supporting transport schedules at 18% with ITC. No special concessional slab or 12% to 18% migration is notified for this code in the new GST 2.0 material, so the standard rate continues. | When issuing invoices under this SAC code, service providers should clearly mention the nature of service, the value, the 18 percent GST rate and tax amount so that recipients can claim input tax credit correctly where eligible. The same SAC code and rate pattern should be followed in GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B to keep GST records clear and easy to explain during any assessment. ## Practical classification guidance Service providers should choose the SAC that best matches the main support service they supply, whether it is ATC, airport assistance, transport planning or other logistics support. Correct SAC selection and applying the right 18 percent GST rate with input tax credit, or any notified concessional rate, helps avoid classification disputes and keeps the input tax credit trail clean for all parties. ## Conclusion Space mission services under SAC 996764 cover specialised support for satellite launches and other space projects. These high value services are typically taxed at 18 percent with input tax credit. Space agencies, launch providers and customers should structure mission contracts clearly, apply the proper GST rate on milestone invoices and maintain detailed records in GST returns. Given the strategic nature of space work, it is essential to track the latest GST notifications and obtain professional advice. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is SAC code 996764 in GST for space mission services? SAC 996764 covers support services for space transport and missions. It includes launch control, mission planning, tracking, telemetry, ground station operation and other technical support activities that assist space launches and in-orbit operations for satellites or space vehicles. ### Does SAC 996764 cover satellite launch and aerospace transport support? Yes. Services like mission control operations, telemetry and tracking, ground station support and other technical coordination for launches and space vehicles fall under SAC 996764. It supports the actual space transport but does not itself include the physical carriage of cargo or passengers, which have separate SACs. ### What GST rate applies to services under SAC 996764? Space mission support services are usually treated as fully taxable at the standard service rate, commonly 18%, unless specific government incentives or exemptions apply for space programmes. GST is charged on service contracts for mission planning, control and related support activities performed for clients. ### Should mission control and launch services use SAC 996764 on bills? Yes. Organisations providing mission control, tracking and other support to space agencies or private space companies should usually bill these services under SAC 996764. This clarifies the nature of supply as space transport support and separates it from manufacturing or transport of payloads. ### Can agencies claim ITC on GST paid for SAC 996764 services? Registered entities using these services for taxable research, satellite communication businesses or launch-related activities can normally claim ITC on GST paid, subject to general rules. They must maintain proper contracts and invoices, and link such costs to their taxable or zero rated outputs under GST. ## Explore more ### Other SAC services under 9967 - [996711: Container Handling](https://busy.in/sac-code-996711/) - [996712: Customs Clearance](https://busy.in/sac-code-996712/) - [996713: Freight Forwarding](https://busy.in/sac-code-996713/) - [996719: Cargo Handling](https://busy.in/sac-code-996719/) - [996721: Cold Storage](https://busy.in/sac-code-996721/) - [996722: Chemical Storage](https://busy.in/sac-code-996722/) - [996729: Logistics Warehousing](https://busy.in/sac-code-996729/) - [996731: Rail Shunting](https://busy.in/sac-code-996731/) - [996739: Rail Logistics](https://busy.in/sac-code-996739/) - [996741: Passenger Transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-996741/) - [996742: Road Maintenance](https://busy.in/sac-code-996742/) - [996743: Car Parking](https://busy.in/sac-code-996743/) - [996744: Car Towing Service](https://busy.in/sac-code-996744/) - [996749: Roadside Assistance](https://busy.in/sac-code-996749/) - [996751: Port Operation](https://busy.in/sac-code-996751/) - [996752: Pilotage](https://busy.in/sac-code-996752/) - [996753: Marine Rescue](https://busy.in/sac-code-996753/) - [996759: Marine Support](https://busy.in/sac-code-996759/) - [996761: Airport Management](https://busy.in/sac-code-996761/) - [996762: Atc](https://busy.in/sac-code-996762/) - [996763: Airport Assistance](https://busy.in/sac-code-996763/) - [996791: Road Transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-996791/) - [996792: Goods Transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-996792/) - [996793: Cargo Delivery Service](https://busy.in/sac-code-996793/) - [996799: Cargo Handling](https://busy.in/sac-code-996799/) ### All SAC headings - [99: All Services Accounting](https://busy.in/sac-code-99/) - [9954: Services in building & construction](https://busy.in/sac-code-9954/) - [9961: Services in wholesale trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9961/) - [9962: Services in retail trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9962/) - [9963: Accommodation, food & beverage services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9963/) - [9964: Passenger transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9964/) - [9965: Goods transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9965/) - [9966: Rental services of transport vehicles](https://busy.in/sac-code-9966/) - [9967: Supporting services in transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-9967/) - [9968: Postal & courier services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9968/) - [9969: Electricity, gas & water supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9969/) - [9971: Financial & related services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9971/) - [9972: Real estate services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9972/) - [9973: Leasing or rental services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9973/) - [9981: Research & development services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9981/) - [9982: Legal & accounting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9982/) - [9983: Professional, technical & business services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9983/) - [9984: Telecommunications & broadcasting supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9984/) - [9985: Support services to business](https://busy.in/sac-code-9985/) - [9986: Support services to agriculture, hunting, forestry & more](https://busy.in/sac-code-9986/) - [9987: Maintenance, repair & installation services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9987/) - [9988: Manufacturing services on physical inputs](https://busy.in/sac-code-9988/) - [9989: Services in publishing, printing & bookbinding](https://busy.in/sac-code-9989/) - [9991: Public administration & other services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9991/) - [9992: Education services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9992/) - [9993: Human health & social care services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9993/) - [9994: Sewage & waste collection](https://busy.in/sac-code-9994/) - [9995: Services of membership organizations](https://busy.in/sac-code-9995/) - [9996: Recreational, cultural & sporting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9996/) - [9997: Other Services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9997/)