# Space Force Targets Andromeda Delivery

The U.S. Space Force’s 10-year, $6.2 billion Andromeda ID/IQ is intended to support low Earth orbit-to-geostationary orbit maneuvers and rendezvous and proximity operations, with an initial delivery milestone anticipated for 2031. Quantum Space CEO Jim Bridenstine says the company expects its satellites to be ready several years earlier. The signal does not indicate that Quantum Space has received an Andromeda award or task order, but its stated readiness timeline may be relevant to future competition and mission planning for orbital mobility capabilities.

- Andromeda’s scale and 2031 milestone give contractors a long-term reference point for assessing orbital mobility capability development and delivery schedules.
- Quantum Space’s readiness claim could be relevant to procurement teams evaluating whether commercially available capabilities might support earlier mission needs; the signal does not establish a procurement commitment.
- Companies pursuing this market should distinguish demonstrated readiness from anticipated readiness and avoid treating Quantum Space as an awarded supplier based on this report.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Space Force (USSF)

### Vendors
- Quantum Space (Potential competitor; no Andromeda award or task order is established)

### Sources
- [Bridenstine: First Quantum Space Delivery 'Will Be Well Ahead' Of 2031 First Task Order Due Date Under Andromeda - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/bridenstine-first-quantum-space-delivery-will-be-well-ahead-of-2031-first-task-order-due-date-under-andromeda/space) - Defense Daily