The Space Force plans to award initial contracts as soon as next month for RG-XX, a new fleet of small, maneuverable satellites to monitor activity in geosynchronous orbit, potentially operational by 2030.

The program aims to supplement or replace the current GSSAP constellation with lower-cost, off-the-shelf satellites that can be updated or replaced as threats evolve.

Early contracts will establish a pool of vendors, with new firms and technologies added annually, allowing the service to refine requirements and incorporate emerging capabilities.

The approach supports rapid acquisition, gives industry a clear demand signal, and will help inform decisions on satellite refueling and long-term constellation needs, Air & Space Forces Magazine has reported.

RG-XX is part of broader efforts to enhance space domain awareness amid growing threats from China and Russia and to explore dynamic space operations.