Quantum Space moves up development of Ranger transfer vehicle

WASHINGTON — Quantum Space is accelerating work on a transfer vehicle designed to take payloads to both geostationary orbit and cislunar space to support growing demand from commercial and government customers.

The Rockville, Maryland-based company, established last year to develop spacecraft called Scouts to provide services such as space domain awareness and communications between the Earth and moon, planned to deliver those spacecraft using a tug called Ranger. The company initially proposed to start flying Ranger in late 2025.

Steve Jurczyk, president and chief…