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Pentagon Awards Quantum Space 2027 Orbital Refueler Contract

6/19/2026

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The U.S. Pentagon awarded Quantum Space a contract from the DoD Operational Energy Capability Fund to build an orbital refueling spacecraft.
Quantum expects to deliver Ranger by 2028, which lifts 500–2,000 kilograms, can carry several metric tons in larger versions, and will pair its fuel depot with the Andromeda IDIQ spacecraft via Orbit Fab and Northrop Grumman.
The Ranger Prime flight, originally planned for mid-2026, now targets Q2 2027.

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The U.S. Pentagon awarded Quantum Space a contract from the DoD Operational Energy Capability Fund to build an orbital refueling spacecraft.
Quantum expects to deliver Ranger by 2028, which lifts 500–2,000 kilograms, can carry several metric tons in larger versions, and will pair its fuel depot with the Andromeda IDIQ spacecraft via Orbit Fab and Northrop Grumman.
The Ranger Prime flight, originally planned for mid-2026, now targets Q2 2027.