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Space Force Awards $1.84B Contract for Andromeda Program

April 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Space Force sets up $1.84B contract for Andromeda program.
14 vendors to compete for space monitoring satellites and services.
First task order to replace GSSAP constellation with commercial birds.
New satellites to have improved maneuver capabilities.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may signal the Space Force's emphasis on leveraging commercial innovation for space situational awareness. The selection of a diverse vendor pool suggests an effort to foster competition and drive technological advancements, which could benefit the service's ability to monitor and respond to emerging space threats.

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What Happened

New Space Monitoring Satellites To Replace Aging GSSAP Constellation

The Space Force has established a $1.84 billion contract vehicle for the Andromeda program, aiming to replace the aging Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) constellation with commercial space monitoring satellites. The first task order under this indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract will procure new satellites to enhance the service’s space situational awareness capabilities. The Andromeda program, formerly known as RG-XX, seeks to improve upon the limited maneuver capabilities of the current GSSAP satellites. According to Breaking Defense, the Space Force has selected 14 vendors to compete for contracts under this program.

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