RG-XX Archives

Rendering of Northrop Grumman’s GAS-T design that will leverage an ESPAStar-D satellite platform to add fuel and extend the life of in-orbit assets. (Northrop Grumman image)

Space Force brings 14 vendors into $1.8B next-gen space domain awareness program

The first delivery under the Andromeda contract vehicle will be for the RG-XX constellation.

Apr 10, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Satellite rendering (Millennium Space Systems)

Report: Space Force must accelerate work to field capabilities for dynamic space ops

A new report from the Mitchell Institute argues that dynamic space operations can be achieved by introducing more concepts beyond on-orbit refueling capabilities.

Nov 4, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Space Force’s next-gen space domain awareness satellites will require on-orbit refueling capability

The service hopes to release a draft request for proposals for the RG-XX program — which will leverage commercial technology — by the end of 2025.

Sep 24, 2025 By Mikayla Easley