Roll Out Solar Array

Redwire Selected for DARPA LunA-10 Study Investigating Future Commercial Lunar Infrastructure

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Redwire was selected by DARPA to participate in the study to design services for a collaborative environment to support a growing commercial ecosystem on and around the Moon.

Key Points: 
  • Redwire was selected by DARPA to participate in the study to design services for a collaborative environment to support a growing commercial ecosystem on and around the Moon.
  • A constellation of cislunar orbiting platforms offering robust services and broad lunar coverage will be a critical part of a thriving commercial lunar ecosystem.
  • For the LunA-10 study, Redwire will leverage its extensive experience in space mission design, RF systems, and space structures.
  • “We are proud to be selected by DARPA to design crucial lunar infrastructure as part of the groundbreaking LunA-10 study,” said Redwire Chief Technology Officer, Al Tadros.

Redwire Selected for $12.9 Million NASA Award to Develop Trailblazing Systems to Build Landing Pads, Roads, and other Forms of Infrastructure on the Moon

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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This technology could enable robust construction on the lunar surface to advance human and robotic operations, paving the way for a sustainable human presence and a dynamic lunar economy.

Key Points: 
  • This technology could enable robust construction on the lunar surface to advance human and robotic operations, paving the way for a sustainable human presence and a dynamic lunar economy.
  • “Lunar sustainability is at the very heart of the Artemis program.
  • Developing the technology to create infrastructure on the Moon to support landing, habitation, and commercial operations will enable the robust future that America and its international partners are creating,” said Redwire Executive Vice President John Vellinger.
  • Redwire will leverage its extensive in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing experience, which is being used to develop in-situ resource utilization capabilities and space infrastructure technology for use on the surface of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Redwire Announces Follow-On Contract to Develop Additional Roll-Out Solar Arrays for the International Space Station

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that it has been awarded a follow-on contract from Boeing to develop two additional Roll-Out Solar Arrays (IROSA) for the International Space Station (ISS).

Key Points: 
  • Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that it has been awarded a follow-on contract from Boeing to develop two additional Roll-Out Solar Arrays (IROSA) for the International Space Station (ISS).
  • The IROSAs augment the space station’s power supply to support critical research and space operations.
  • This award is a follow-on to Redwire’s contract to deliver six IROSAs, which were developed in partnership with Boeing’s Spectrolab and delivered to NASA under contract with Boeing, NASA’s prime contractor for space station operations.
  • Redwire has continued to advance ROSA technology to power other spaceflight platforms and ambitious missions with reliable and stable power solutions.

Redwire’s Roll-Out Solar Arrays to Enable Lunar Power Infrastructure for Astrobotic VSAT Program

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that its Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) technology is being used by Astrobotic Technology for its Lunar Vertical Solar Array (VSAT) program.

Key Points: 
  • Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that its Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) technology is being used by Astrobotic Technology for its Lunar Vertical Solar Array (VSAT) program.
  • “We are proud to be supporting Astrobotic with our groundbreaking ROSA technology for their VSAT program,” said Adam Biskner, Executive Vice President of Redwire.
  • “With this new application of ROSA technology, Redwire is continuing to provide next generation lunar infrastructure solutions for critical lunar activities, which will enable new scientific discovery, long-term operations, and humanity’s permanent presence on the Moon.”
    “Astrobotic’s VSAT system is the foundation of our future lunar power and infrastructure aspirations.
  • The ROSA system’s proven legacy is a win for the program,” said John Landreneau, Project Manager of the Astrobotic VSAT Program.

Rocket Lab Delivers Final Solar Panels for NASA Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, has delivered the final solar panels to Maxar that will fly on the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) for NASAs Gateway lunar space station.

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, has delivered the final solar panels to Maxar that will fly on the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) for NASAs Gateway lunar space station.
  • The PPE is a high-power, solar electric propulsion spacecraft that will provide power, high-rate communications, altitude control, and orbital transfer capabilities.
  • The solar panels incorporate Rocket Labs quadruple-junction Z4J solar cells and utilize automated assembly methods pioneered by the Companys Albuquerque-based team for high-volume production of satellite solar panels.
  • The delivery of these solar modules is another feather in our cap to support the Artemis program, said Peter Beck, Rocket Lab founder and CEO.

Redwire Technology Enables NASA Planetary Defense Test Mission

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, is providing critical navigation components and Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) technology for NASAs Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, the worlds first planetary defense test mission, which is set to impact the binary asteroid system Didymos on September 26, 2022, at 7:14 p.m. EDT.

Key Points: 
  • Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, is providing critical navigation components and Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) technology for NASAs Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, the worlds first planetary defense test mission, which is set to impact the binary asteroid system Didymos on September 26, 2022, at 7:14 p.m. EDT.
  • Redwires ROSA and digital sun sensor technology will continue to power and guide DART until the spacecrafts moment of impact.
  • Redwire is proud to have provided critical systems to APL and NASA for this historic endeavor to advance planetary defense capabilities, said Andrew Rush, President and COO of Redwire.
  • As the first planetary defense test mission, DART will demonstrate critical technology that could one day be used to protect Earth from a dangerous asteroid or comet.

Redwire Corporation Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in mission critical space solutions and high reliability components for the next generation space economy, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in mission critical space solutions and high reliability components for the next generation space economy, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
  • Revenue increased $1.2 million, or 3.7%, to $32.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, from $31.7 million for the March 31, 2021 period.
  • Net (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA1 were $(17.3) million and $(4.7) million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
  • ET, the Company will hold a conference call to report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Redwire Announces Preliminary Full Year 2021 Revenue and Backlog; Provides Update on Q3 2021 10-Q Filing

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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The results represent approximately 160% GAAP revenue growth and approximately 30% pro forma revenue growth for the year.

Key Points: 
  • The results represent approximately 160% GAAP revenue growth and approximately 30% pro forma revenue growth for the year.
  • Redwire achieved a number of significant technical and business milestones in the fourth quarter of 2021 and to date in 2022.
  • This next-generation space station could leverage Redwire capabilities including our Roll Out Solar Arrays, digital engineering, and microgravity manufacturing expertise.
  • As previously announced, Redwire management was notified on November 5, 2021 by an employee of potential accounting issues at a business subunit.

Redwire Technology Enabling NASA Mission to Observe Black Holes and Neutron Stars

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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IXPE is the first satellite dedicated to measuring polarized X-rays from objects, such as neutron stars and supermassive black holes, to reveal previously hidden details of the universe.

Key Points: 
  • IXPE is the first satellite dedicated to measuring polarized X-rays from objects, such as neutron stars and supermassive black holes, to reveal previously hidden details of the universe.
  • Redwire delivered a rigid solar panel array under a 2018 contract with Ball Aerospace to design, manufacture and deliver a solar array for the IXPE mission.
  • Redwire is proud to partner with Ball Aerospace and NASA on this mission and its exciting to see our technology play a role in better understanding the universe, said Andrew Rush, President and COO of Redwire.
  • CSS technology is currently providing critical navigation capability on NASAs Lucy mission, the first mission to Jupiters Trojan asteroids.

Redwire's Roll Out Solar Array (ROSA) Delivering Important Power Boost on the International Space Station

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Friday, June 25, 2021
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The arrays were developed and delivered to NASA under contract with Boeing, NASA's prime contractor for space station operations.

Key Points: 
  • The arrays were developed and delivered to NASA under contract with Boeing, NASA's prime contractor for space station operations.
  • The arrays use upgraded solar cells developed by Boeing's Spectrolab, enabling each iROSA solar array to provide more than 20 kilowatts of power at the beginning of life.
  • Redwire's roll out solar array technology is compact, modular, and scalable, making it ideal for use on the ISS and other spaceflight platforms.
  • Redwire is a new leader in mission critical space solutions and high reliability components for the next generation space economy.