Quantum Space, a Maryland-based company developing a new generation of maneuverable spacecraft, has signed a launch processing agreement with All Points Logistics to support its first mission, the company announced Wednesday. The deal covers launch site integration and processing services for the Prime mission, which is intended to demonstrate the company's ability to maneuver spacecraft in orbit.
The agreement assigns All Points Logistics responsibility for coordinating launch site activities, including spacecraft processing, integration with the launch vehicle, and range support. Financial terms were not disclosed. The work will take place at a U.S. launch range, though the company did not specify which one.
Quantum Space is developing what it describes as advanced maneuverable spacecraft capable of operating in cislunar space and beyond. The Prime mission is designed to validate key technologies, including propulsion and autonomous navigation systems, that would allow the spacecraft to change orbits and perform extended missions. The company has said the mission is a precursor to a larger constellation of maneuverable vehicles.
The agreement with All Points Logistics, a Florida-based aerospace services firm, comes as Quantum Space prepares for a launch in 2027. The company has not announced a specific launch date or vehicle. All Points Logistics has previously supported a range of government and commercial space missions, providing launch site integration and logistics services.
Quantum Space's Prime mission is part of a broader push by commercial companies to develop spacecraft that can operate independently in orbit, servicing satellites, removing debris, or performing national security missions. The U.S. Space Force and other government agencies have shown interest in such capabilities, and several startups are competing to demonstrate them.
The company has raised funding from private investors and has partnerships with government agencies, though it has not disclosed the full scope of its contracts. The Prime mission is expected to be the first of several demonstration flights.
The launch processing agreement is a key step for Quantum Space as it moves from design to operations. Launch site processing involves preparing the spacecraft for integration with the rocket, fueling, and final testing before liftoff. All Points Logistics will manage these activities, ensuring the spacecraft is ready for launch.
Quantum Space is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and has operations in Merritt Island, Florida, near the Kennedy Space Center. The company's spacecraft are designed to be maneuverable in space, using advanced propulsion systems to change orbits and extend mission life.
The Prime mission is expected to launch in 2027. Further details about the mission, including its orbit and objectives, have not been released.
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