Redwire Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/redwire/ Covering the business and politics of space Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:35:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png Redwire Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/redwire/ 32 32 80681979 Space companies bet on Golden Dome as questions persist over scope and funding https://spacenews.com/space-companies-bet-on-golden-dome-as-questions-persist-over-scope-and-funding/ https://spacenews.com/space-companies-bet-on-golden-dome-as-questions-persist-over-scope-and-funding/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:35:31 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=573096

At SmallSat Symposium, executives cite enduring missile threat as rationale for continued investment

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Isar Aerospace wins launch contract for European tech demo satellite https://spacenews.com/isar-aerospace-wins-launch-contract-for-european-tech-demo-satellite/ https://spacenews.com/isar-aerospace-wins-launch-contract-for-european-tech-demo-satellite/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:07:04 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=562723 Spectrum launch

German launch startup Isar Aerospace won a contract to launch a European technology demonstration satellite on its Spectrum rocket in late 2026.

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Redwire lands $44 million DARPA award to build air-breathing satellite https://spacenews.com/redwire-lands-44-million-darpa-award-to-build-air-breathing-satellite/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-lands-44-million-darpa-award-to-build-air-breathing-satellite/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:22:54 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=560888

Program aims to prove a new class of spacecraft that can survive and maneuver in the drag-heavy regime of very low Earth orbit

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Redwire to provide solar arrays for Axiom space station module https://spacenews.com/redwire-to-provide-solar-arrays-for-axiom-space-station-module/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-to-provide-solar-arrays-for-axiom-space-station-module/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=553429 Axiom Station

Axiom Space has awarded a contract to Redwire to provide solar arrays for the first module of Axiom’s planned commercial space station.

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Space Forge and United Semiconductors to collaborate on space-based semiconductor manufacturing https://spacenews.com/space-forge-and-united-semiconductors-to-collaborate-on-space-based-semiconductor-manufacturing/ https://spacenews.com/space-forge-and-united-semiconductors-to-collaborate-on-space-based-semiconductor-manufacturing/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:09:13 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=553303

SAN FRANCISCO – British startup Space Forge and U.S.-based United Semiconductors announced an agreement Sept. 23 to develop capabilities for space-based manufacturing of semiconductors used in electromagnetic sensors and quantum computing. […]

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Redwire’s global strategy from space to security https://spacenews.com/redwires-global-strategy-from-space-to-security/ https://spacenews.com/redwires-global-strategy-from-space-to-security/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:17:08 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=552017 Peter Cannito

In this week’s special CEO Series edition of Space Minds, we're at the World Space Business Week in Paris. In today's episode, SpaceNews editor Mike Gruss talks with Peter Cannito, CEO of Redwire.

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The future of space infrastructure https://spacenews.com/the-future-of-space-infrastructure/ https://spacenews.com/the-future-of-space-infrastructure/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:58:11 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=546054 Space Minds

In this week’s episode of Space Minds, host David Ariostor speaks with Al Tadros, Chief Technology Officer at Redwire, to explore the future of space infrastructure and commercialization.

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For military space, what tasks should be automated? https://spacenews.com/for-military-space-what-tasks-should-be-automated/ https://spacenews.com/for-military-space-what-tasks-should-be-automated/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:30:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=542549

SALT LAKE CITY – It’s easy to talk about satellite autonomy but significant work remains to determine exactly which tasks should be handled by machines, according to speakers at the […]

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Redwire pushes into space pharmaceutical business https://spacenews.com/redwire-pushes-into-space-pharmaceutical-business/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-pushes-into-space-pharmaceutical-business/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:40:35 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=541754 Redwire PIL-BOX

Redwire is making a bigger push into space pharmaceutical development with a new business entity devoted to the field.

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Redwire sees opportunities in the U.S. and Europe despite budget and geopolitical uncertainties https://spacenews.com/redwire-sees-opportunities-in-the-u-s-and-europe-despite-budget-and-geopolitical-uncertainties/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-sees-opportunities-in-the-u-s-and-europe-despite-budget-and-geopolitical-uncertainties/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 11:24:49 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=517388 Lunar I-Hab module

Redwire says it expects to find more business opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic despite geopolitical challenges that could hamper international cooperation.

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Redwire and ispace U.S. to collaborate on lunar missions https://spacenews.com/redwire-and-ispace-u-s-to-collaborate-on-lunar-missions/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-and-ispace-u-s-to-collaborate-on-lunar-missions/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=515922 ispace APEX 1.0 lander

Redwire and ispace U.S. have agreed to collaborate on future lunar missions, seeking to tap into what the companies see as growing interest from companies and governments.

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Redwire lands new satellite contract for Space Force in-orbit refueling experiment https://spacenews.com/redwire-lands-new-satellite-contract-for-space-force-in-orbit-refueling-experiment/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-lands-new-satellite-contract-for-space-force-in-orbit-refueling-experiment/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:48:33 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=512898

Redwire will supply three Mako satellite buses for the Space Force's Tetra-5 and Tetra-6 experiments

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Virgin Galactic and Redwire partner on suborbital research capabilities https://spacenews.com/virgin-galactic-and-redwire-partner-on-suborbital-research-capabilities/ https://spacenews.com/virgin-galactic-and-redwire-partner-on-suborbital-research-capabilities/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:45:27 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=512186 payload locker

Virgin Galactic is working with Redwire to produce payload racks for experiments flying on its Delta-class suborbital spaceplane in development.

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Redwire expands into defense with $925 million purchase of Edge Autonomy https://spacenews.com/redwire-expands-into-defense-with-925-million-purchase-of-edge-autonomy/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-expands-into-defense-with-925-million-purchase-of-edge-autonomy/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:36:17 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=511786

The space infrastructure company is acquiring a drone manufacturer whose technology has been deployed with Ukraine’s military forces

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NASA charts path toward commercial services for Mars https://spacenews.com/nasa-charts-path-toward-commercial-services-for-mars/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-charts-path-toward-commercial-services-for-mars/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505370 This mosaic is made up of more than 100 images captured by NASA’s Viking 1 orbiter, which operated around Mars from 1976 to 1980. The scar across the center of the planet is the vast Valles Marineris canyon system.

It won’t be easy for NASA to buy commercial services to support Mars exploration. The vast distance between Earth and the Red Planet poses a significant challenge, as do the […]

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Redwire to acquire satellite manufacturer Hera Systems, bolstering defense portfolio https://spacenews.com/redwire-to-acquire-satellite-manufacturer-hera-systems-bolstering-defense-portfolio/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-to-acquire-satellite-manufacturer-hera-systems-bolstering-defense-portfolio/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:31:10 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=498688

Hera Systems developed a geostationary small satellite platform selected for a U.S. Space Force in-orbit refueling experiment

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Vast offers microgravity lab space on Haven-1 station https://spacenews.com/vast-offers-microgravity-lab-space-on-haven-1-station/ https://spacenews.com/vast-offers-microgravity-lab-space-on-haven-1-station/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=497964 Haven-1

Commercial space station developer Vast is partnering with two companies to offer microgravity lab facilities on its upcoming Haven-1 station.

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ASCEND panel cites AI challenges and promise https://spacenews.com/ascend-panel-cites-ai-challenges-and-promise/ https://spacenews.com/ascend-panel-cites-ai-challenges-and-promise/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:31:34 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=497949

LAS VEGAS – Space organizations are continuing to identify promising applications of artificial intelligence, according to speakers at the AIAA ASCEND conference here. At NASA, for example, AI is proving […]

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Redwire wins contract for VLEO demonstration https://spacenews.com/redwire-wins-darpa-contract-for-vleo-demonstration/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-wins-darpa-contract-for-vleo-demonstration/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=443780 SabreSat

Redwire announced a contract June 17 to serve as prime mission integrator for a DARPA satellite with a novel propulsion system for very low Earth orbit.

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Redwire announces second VLEO satellite platform https://spacenews.com/redwire-announces-second-vleo-satellite-platform/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-announces-second-vleo-satellite-platform/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 15:01:24 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=421917 Phantom VLEO

Redwire Space is doubling down on interest in the emerging market for very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellites by offering a second spacecraft platform from its European subsidiary.

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SabreSat: Redwire’s vehicle to dart through very low Earth orbit https://spacenews.com/sabresat-redwires-vehicle-to-dart-through-very-low-earth-orbit/ https://spacenews.com/sabresat-redwires-vehicle-to-dart-through-very-low-earth-orbit/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=372695 SabreSat

Redwire is designing SabreSat for government intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

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Rocket Lab announces supplier agreements for military satellite project https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-announces-supplier-agreements-for-military-satellite-project/ https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-announces-supplier-agreements-for-military-satellite-project/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 02:09:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=372879

The company revealed payload and ground systems subcontractors for its Space Development Agency satellite contract

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Space investors question the merits of vertical integration https://spacenews.com/space-investors-question-the-merits-of-vertical-integration/ https://spacenews.com/space-investors-question-the-merits-of-vertical-integration/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:57:49 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=364488

The benefits of buying space companies to pursue vertical integration are becoming less apparent in the current economic climate. 

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Redwire looks to larger deals and new markets to fuel growth https://spacenews.com/redwire-looks-to-larger-deals-and-new-markets-to-fuel-growth/ https://spacenews.com/redwire-looks-to-larger-deals-and-new-markets-to-fuel-growth/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:41:58 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=356076 SabreSat

Space infrastructure company Redwire plans to continue its growth and its push to profitability by seeking larger contracts for its lines of components while moving up the value chain, including a new satellite design.

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