Quantum Space is establishing a manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to produce its Ranger spacecraft, a maneuverable platform for defense and commercial missions. The site will focus on large propulsion tank manufacturing and precision spacecraft parts, creating up to 50 high-skill jobs initially, with plans for expansion.
The facility, spanning 25,000 to 40,000 square feet, will include equipment for CNC machining, friction stir welding, assembly, fabrication, non-destructive testing, and pressure testing. Located in the former Spartan manufacturing building at Tulsa International Airport, it is undergoing renovation. Quantum Space will use a move-in-ready interim facility starting in 2026 while preparations continue.
Modifications are set to begin in July 2026, targeting initial operational capability in the first quarter of 2027. Hiring for roles in engineering, precision manufacturing, quality inspection, and operations support starts this month. The company, led by former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine as CEO, is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, with propulsion and testing in Hawthorne, California.
The Ranger spacecraft supports missions including those for the U.S. Space Force. Separately, Quantum Space has arranged payload processing services with All Points Logistics at NASAs Kennedy Space Center for Ranger missions beginning in 2026.