Former NASA chief takes helm of national security space firm
Summary
Ars Technica reports that former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine has been appointed CEO of Quantum Space, a Maryland-based company building advanced maneuverable spacecraft for national security. The piece centers on Ranger, a small, fuel-heavy spacecraft designed for versatile in-space maneuvering and refueling capabilities, and outlines its potential military applications, related programs (LASSO, Oracle-P, Andromeda), and Bridenstine’s vision for expanding commercial space involvement in defense. It also notes Artemis program context and expected funding shifts for the Space Force.