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Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger to accelerate Ranger satellites
business1 month ago

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger to accelerate Ranger satellites

Quantum Space, led by former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine, will merge with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI to go public on Nasdaq (ticker QSPC) in Q4, backed by a $300 million PIPE and $253 million SPAC trust, valuing the company above $1.1 billion if no redemptions. Proceeds will fund ramping Ranger, expand manufacturing in Tulsa, and capitalize on Space Force demand via the Andromeda program, with projected 2026–2027 revenue but ongoing losses.

Bridenstine Named Quantum Space CEO to Drive Ranger’s National-Security Push
commercial2 months ago

Bridenstine Named Quantum Space CEO to Drive Ranger’s National-Security Push

Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine is joining Quantum Space as CEO, with Kerry Wisnosky remaining president to focus on operations and spacecraft development. Bridenstine says Ranger’s high maneuverability and refuelability make it attractive for national-security applications, in line with DARPA’s LASSO program and Space Force’s Andromeda program, with the first Ranger launch planned for Q2 2027. The Artemis Group will continue under senior partner Gabe Sherman as Quantum Space expands partnerships amid rising space-defense spending.