Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Named CEO of Quantum Space
Summary: Jim Bridenstine, who served as NASA Administrator from April 2018 through January 2021, was appointed CEO of Quantum Space on May 5, 2026. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Maryland, Quantum Space is developing the Ranger spacecraft, designed to operate across a range of environments from low Earth orbit to cislunar space, serving both U.S. military and commercial operators.