Quantum Space Awarded DARPA LASSO Contract to Advance Cislunar Capabilities

Hawthorne, CA. – April 22, 2026 – Quantum Space announced today that it has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for participation in the Lunar Assay via Small Satellite Orbiter (LASSO) program. DARPA’s LASSO program is focused on advancing technologies that enable operations and resource assessment in the lunar environment. The effort supports the development of spacecraft capabilities needed for sustained activity in cislunar space, including autonomous operations, maneuverability, and enhanced domain awareness.

“This award reflects the growing importance of the cislunar domain to U.S. national security,” said Kerry Wisnosky, President and CEO of Quantum Space. “We are proud to contribute technologies that strengthen the Department of War’s ability to understand, access, and operate in the space between Earth and the Moon.”

As national security interests expand beyond Earth orbit, the ability to operate reliably in cislunar space is increasingly vital. The LASSO program represents an important step toward building resilient infrastructure and improving situational awareness in this emerging operational environment. For Quantum Space, the award reinforces the company’s role in developing advanced space mobility and domain awareness capabilities that support both defense and future exploration missions.

About Quantum Space:

Quantum Space builds agile spacecraft to strengthen U.S. space defense and meet the demands of modern space operations. Our mission centers on the Ranger platform: a highly maneuverable spacecraft designed to address the needs of national security and commercial operators. With patented propulsion, extended on-orbit endurance, and modular flexibility, Ranger is engineered to outmaneuver legacy satellites and operate dynamically across diverse mission sets. For more information, visit: www.quantumspace.us

Contact:

Ben Reed

media@quantumspace.us