Tag: Redwire
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Redwire Secures $13.8 Million National Guard Order for Stalker UAS Training Systems
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, aerospace and defense technology company Redwire Corporation announced it has secured approximately $13.8 million in purchase orders from the U.S. National Guard Bureau to deliver Stalker uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The contract supports instruction and operational readiness for the U.S. Army’s new 15X Tactical UAS Specialist military occupational specialty (MOS).…
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Redwire Launches Final ROSA Wings to ISS, Capping Multi-Year Power Overhaul
The modernization program replaces the performance lost by the station’s original legacy solar panels, which have degraded over years of service. The new ROSA wings roll out over those original arrays, boosting the available power supply. Redwire, which describes itself as a leader in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, has characterized the campaign…
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Redwire Expands Phased-Array Antenna Investment as Military Space Networks Shift Toward Proliferated Architectures
Redwire announced on Aug. 25 a strategic investment in next-generation phased-array antenna technology aimed at supporting emerging military space communications networks, expanding the company’s position in a market increasingly focused on resilient, distributed satellite architectures. The investment targets the next generation of space-based military connectivity, accelerating development and production of electronically steerable antenna systems designed…
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Redwire To Fly Drug-Crystallization Labs On SpaceX Starfall Mission In 2028
Redwire plans to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing research in orbit through an agreement between its SpaceMD subsidiary and SpaceX to fly up to 32 drug-crystallization laboratories on a 2028 Starfall mission. The contract, announced during Redwire’s second-quarter earnings call, represents the first dedicated commercial mission for SpaceX’s Starfall reentry capsule. The spacecraft made its debut in…
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Kreios Space Targets 2028 VLEO Demonstration With NanoAvionics Satellite Bus
Spanish aerospace startup Kreios Space has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics to provide the satellite platform for its first very low Earth orbit (VLEO) demonstration mission, which is targeted for launch in 2028. The mission will serve as the company’s first in-orbit test of its air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) technology, designed to enable satellites to operate for…
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Japanese Reentry Startup ElevationSpace Raises $40 Million Series B to Expand Global Operations
Japanese space technology startup ElevationSpace has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to approximately $63.5 million as the company advances its satellite reentry and space transportation technologies. The latest round included participation from existing investors SPARX Asset Management and Beyond Next Ventures, alongside several corporate investors, including automotive…
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BioOrbit Raises £9.8 Million Seed Funding to Advance Space-Based Drug Manufacturing
London-based BioOrbit said it has raised £9.8 million ($11.4 million) in a seed funding round to accelerate its space-based pharmaceutical manufacturing technology and expand operations into the United States. The round was co-led by LocalGlobe and BREEGA, with participation from Auxxo, Seedcamp, Type One Ventures, 7percent Ventures, and undisclosed angel investors. Founded in 2023, BioOrbit…
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Rocket Lab Delays Neutron Rocket Debut to Q4 2026 as 2025 Revenue Climbs 38%
Rocket Lab said the inaugural flight of its medium-lift Neutron rocket will be delayed until the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the company’s 2025 earnings report. The update pushes the timeline beyond earlier expectations that the rocket could debut sooner and comes after a fuel tank ruptured during testing in January. The delay relates…
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Redwire Wins $44 Million DARPA Contract to Build VLEO Satellite with Air-Breathing Propulsion
Redwire Corporation has secured a $44 million Phase 2 contract from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to manufacture and deliver a very-low-Earth-orbit (VLEO) satellite equipped with air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) technology, the company said. The award is part of DARPA’s Otter program, which seeks to validate whether satellites can operate for more…
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Redwire Reports Strong Revenue Growth, Plans Expansion in Space Market
Redwire, a space infrastructure company, is aiming for continued growth and profitability by securing larger contracts for its components and advancing its satellite design capabilities. In its financial results for 2023, Redwire reported a revenue of $243.8 million, marking a significant 51.9% increase over the previous year. Even excluding the contribution from QinetiQ Space NV,…