Bridenstine: First Quantum Space Delivery ‘Will Be Well Ahead’ Of 2031 First Task Order Due Date Under Andromeda

Quantum Space chief executive Jim Bridenstine said on 9 November 2026 that the company expects its spacecraft to be ready well ahead of the initial 2031 delivery date anticipated by the United States Space Force. Andromeda is a 10-year contracting vehicle with a shared ceiling of about $6.2 billion across awardees. Quantum Space is eligible to compete for orders under the programme. The company is developing its Ranger spacecraft for operations across different orbits, including rendezvous and proximity missions.