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Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has appointed Aaron Futch, a seasoned aerospace executive and corporate attorney, as its new Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. With over 20 years in the space industry, Futch will lead Redwire’s legal department and advise on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. His previous roles include Associate General Counsel at Virgin Galactic and Assistant General Counsel at Intelsat General Futch's expertise is expected to benefit Redwire as it continues its growth strategy.

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) announced that it will develop Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space’s new Space Inspire telecommunications satellites. Thales Alenia Space is a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, specializing in space solutions. The collaboration began last year and aims to leverage Redwire's ROSA technology, known for its 100% on-orbit success rate. The ROSA wings will be approximately 80 feet long and provide over 25 kW of power per spacecraft, making them some of the most robust solar arrays for geostationary satellites. This development is backed by the French space agency CNES.

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has initiated the development of a 30,000 square foot microgravity payload and space operations facility in Floyd County, Indiana. This new state-of-the-art center, located at the Novaparke Innovation & Technology Campus, was inaugurated on May 31 with participation from prominent figures, including Representative Erin Houchin and leaders from Indiana University Southeast.

Redwire’s President of In-Space Industries, John Vellinger, emphasized that the facility will cater to the growing demand for space-based research and manufacturing. The company’s recent advancements, such as successful bioprinting of human heart tissue and formation of pharmaceutical crystals in space, underscore the importance of this facility. The new laboratories will enhance throughput for their cutting-edge space biotech programs, supporting biopharma industries in achieving innovative outcomes not feasible on Earth.

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) announced an expanded investment in its AI strategy to enhance space domain awareness capabilities. The company is funding research through a newly formed coalition called The Center for AEroSpace Autonomy Research (CAESAR) at Stanford University. CAESAR aims to advance autonomous reasoning in space vehicles using AI and machine learning. Redwire plans to utilize these investments to develop technologies for detecting and navigating around objects in space, which will support in-space servicing, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), and various mission requirements. The AI applications will span across Redwire's technology portfolio, including modeling, simulation, robotics, satellite servicing, and intelligent vision systems.

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a robotic arm prototype for the Argonaut Lunar Lander. This robotic arm, known as the MANUS system, will facilitate critical logistics operations on the lunar surface, including the offloading, positioning, and retrieval of objects, as well as the positioning of the lander. The development will take place at Redwire’s Luxembourg facility, and the project aims to meet high standards of performance, reliability, and safety. Redwire has a strong track record in space robotics, having previously developed the STAARK robotic arm and contributed to various ambitious space missions. This contract further strengthens Redwire’s portfolio in lunar infrastructure projects, which includes partnerships with NASA and DARPA for other lunar surface developments.

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has been awarded a NASA/JPL contract to study a commercial Mars spacecraft that will use Redwire's heritage technology to provide surface imagery. This project aims to support future Mars missions, offering high-resolution imagery for scientific investigations, hazard assessments, landing site selection, and asset monitoring. Redwire will leverage its proven spacecraft systems and the Blue Ring platform from its partner, Blue Origin, for this mission. This effort highlights Redwire’s capabilities in space infrastructure, important for various missions in low Earth orbit, cislunar space, and beyond. The spacecraft bus design is based on Redwire's satellite bus, which has operated successfully for over 40 years.

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) announced the development of Phantom, a new European Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) spacecraft platform, reinforcing their international leadership in VLEO capabilities. Phantom, designed to carry out intelligence, Earth science, and communications missions, leverages over four decades of satellite design heritage, reducing propellant requirements and staying in VLEO for up to five years. Redwire is advancing Phantom's design through the European Space Agency's VLEO mission: Skimsat, focusing on boosting satellite sustainability and mission performance while reducing costs.

Redwire reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with a 52.4% increase in revenues to $87.8 million. The company achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA of $4.3 million and saw significant improvements in net cash flow from operating activities and free cash flow. Redwire also increased its pipeline to $6.3 billion, with $610.0 million in bids submitted year-to-date. The company remains optimistic about its growth prospects and forecasts revenues of $300 million for the full year 2024.

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) successfully 3D bioprinted live human heart tissue on the International Space Station, marking a significant advancement in space biotech capabilities. The company also delivered a second batch of pharmaceutical crystal experiments from its PIL-BOX platform. The bioprinting of heart tissue and crystal experiments in microgravity opens up new possibilities for drug discovery and development, potentially leading to more effective treatments for patients. Redwire's partnership with Eli Lilly and Co. highlights its commitment to advancing space biotech capabilities.