{"id":5726,"date":"2025-04-16T22:28:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/redwire-secures-contract-from-thales-alenia-space-to-supply-docking-systems-for-esa\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T22:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:28:37","slug":"redwire-secures-contract-from-thales-alenia-space-to-supply-docking-systems-for-esa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/redwire-secures-contract-from-thales-alenia-space-to-supply-docking-systems-for-esa\/","title":{"rendered":"Redwire Secures Contract From Thales Alenia Space to Supply Docking Systems for ESA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/redwire_space_Thales_cover_638803901492943414.png\" width=\"712\" height=\"377\" alt=\"Redwire Secures Contract From Thales Alenia Space to Supply Docking Systems for ESA\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/redwire_space_Thales_cover_638803901492943414.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/redwire_space_Thales_cover_638803901492943414.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"377\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Redwire Corporation<\/strong>, a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been awarded a contract from prime contractor <strong>Thales Alenia Space<\/strong>, the joint venture between Thales 67% and Leonardo 33%, to provide four docking mechanisms for the European Space Agency\u2019s habitation module for the lunar Gateway (the Lunar I-Hab).<\/p>\n<p>Redwire\u2019s wholly-owned Belgian subsidiary, Redwire Space NV, has been awarded the contract to deliver the International Berthing and Docking Mechanism (IBDM) for the Lunar I-Hab. The contract includes one active IBDM that will couple Lunar I-Hab to the rest of the Gateway; and three passive systems, which will be used as a docking port for other modules or visiting vehicles. The IBDM will enable safe transfers of crew and cargo, supporting continuous operations and missions within the Gateway lunar space station. The system incorporates advanced automation, precision alignment, and multiple redundancies to safeguard both the station and the crew aboard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What is International Space Station (ISS)?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to be selected by Thales Alenia Space to provide this critical capability for the Lunar I-Hab module,\u201d said <strong>Mike Gold<\/strong><strong>, President of Civil and International Space at Redwire<\/strong>. \u201cWith decades of flight heritage, Redwire Europe is thrilled to play a vital role developing organic capability as the European market pivots toward increased independence in space and defense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Lunar I-Hab, built under Thales Alenia Space\u2019s prime contractorship, is ESA\u2019s habitation module which will provide living quarters, laboratory space, and mission support infrastructure for astronauts conducting long-duration missions in deep space. The Gateway Space Station is an international lunar-orbiting outpost designed to support crewed missions to the Moon while developing key technologies and experience for a future human mission to Mars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redwire Corporation, a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been awarded a contract from prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales 67% and Leonardo 33%, to provide four docking mechanisms for the European Space Agency\u2019s habitation module for the lunar Gateway (the Lunar I-Hab). 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