Space Force brings 14 vendors into $1.8B next-gen space domain awareness program

The Space Force has named 14 companies eligible to compete under the Andromeda program, a 10-year, $1.8 billion contract vehicle. This program aims to modernize the service's ability to track objects in space by acquiring next-generation space domain awareness capabilities. The first Andromeda task order will fund satellites for the RG-XX program, which will replace the current GSSAP constellation. These new satellites are designed to be more maneuverable and will be the Space Force's first next-generation capability with a requirement for on-orbit refueling. The Space Force received 32 bids for the Andromeda contract vehicle, with the selected vendors including both traditional prime contractors and commercial space companies.