U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (El Segundo, CA) announced on April 8, 2026 that 14 companies were selected from 32 proposals to compete for the $1.843 billion, 10-year Andromeda IDIQ. Coverage from SpaceNews, DefenseScoop, and Via Satellite.
The full 14-firm awardee list
Anduril Industries, Astranis Space Technologies, BAE Systems, General Atomics, Intuitive Machines, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Millennium Space Systems, Northrop Grumman Systems, Quantum Space, Redwire, Sierra Space, True Anomaly, Turion Space.
Initial delivery order: RG-XX
The first task order funds the Geosynchronous Reconnaissance & Surveillance Constellation (RG-XX) — a next-generation satellite fleet replacing the existing GSSAP (Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program) constellation. RG-XX adds greater on-orbit maneuverability and in-orbit refueling.
Subcontract footprint
- Optical and RF payload firms: 14 awardees competing on each task order means broad sub demand
- Refueling/servicing specialists: in-orbit refueling capability is the new wedge — this is a category-creating opportunity
- Notable presence of small/mid commercial space firms (Astranis, Millennium, Quantum, Redwire, Sierra, True Anomaly, Turion) signals SSC wants commercial-space breadth
