Redwire Awarded Contract From Thales Alenia Space to Provide Docking System for European Habitation Module on the Gateway Lunar Space Station
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) has secured a contract from Thales Alenia Space to provide docking systems for the European Space Agency's lunar Gateway habitation module (Lunar I-Hab). The contract includes four International Berthing and Docking Mechanisms (IBDM): one active system to connect Lunar I-Hab to the Gateway and three passive systems for other modules or visiting vehicles.
The IBDM systems, to be delivered by Redwire's Belgian subsidiary Redwire Space NV, will facilitate safe crew and cargo transfers, featuring advanced automation, precision alignment, and multiple redundancies. The Lunar I-Hab module, constructed under Thales Alenia Space's leadership, will provide living quarters, laboratory space, and mission support infrastructure for astronauts during extended deep space missions.
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) ha ottenuto un contratto da Thales Alenia Space per fornire sistemi di attracco al modulo abitativo Gateway lunare dell'Agenzia Spaziale Europea (Lunar I-Hab). Il contratto prevede quattro Meccanismi Internazionali di Attracco e Ormeggio (IBDM): un sistema attivo per collegare il Lunar I-Hab al Gateway e tre sistemi passivi per altri moduli o veicoli in visita.
I sistemi IBDM, che saranno consegnati dalla controllata belga di Redwire, Redwire Space NV, faciliteranno trasferimenti sicuri di equipaggio e carico, offrendo automazione avanzata, allineamento di precisione e molteplici ridondanze. Il modulo Lunar I-Hab, realizzato sotto la guida di Thales Alenia Space, fornirà alloggi, spazi per laboratori e infrastrutture di supporto alle missioni per gli astronauti durante missioni prolungate nello spazio profondo.
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) ha asegurado un contrato con Thales Alenia Space para suministrar sistemas de acoplamiento para el módulo habitacional Gateway lunar de la Agencia Espacial Europea (Lunar I-Hab). El contrato incluye cuatro Mecanismos Internacionales de Acoplamiento y Amarre (IBDM): un sistema activo para conectar el Lunar I-Hab al Gateway y tres sistemas pasivos para otros módulos o vehículos visitantes.
Los sistemas IBDM, que serán entregados por la subsidiaria belga de Redwire, Redwire Space NV, facilitarán transferencias seguras de tripulación y carga, con automatización avanzada, alineación precisa y múltiples redundancias. El módulo Lunar I-Hab, construido bajo la dirección de Thales Alenia Space, ofrecerá alojamiento, espacios de laboratorio e infraestructura de soporte para misiones a los astronautas durante misiones prolongadas en el espacio profundo.
Redwire (NYSE:RDW)는 유럽우주국(ESA)의 달 게이트웨이 거주 모듈(Lunar I-Hab)을 위한 도킹 시스템을 제공하는 계약을 Thales Alenia Space로부터 확보했습니다. 계약에는 Lunar I-Hab을 게이트웨이에 연결하는 활성 시스템 1개와 다른 모듈 또는 방문 차량용 수동 시스템 3개, 총 4개의 국제 도킹 및 버스팅 메커니즘(IBDM)이 포함되어 있습니다.
Redwire의 벨기에 자회사인 Redwire Space NV가 납품할 IBDM 시스템은 첨단 자동화, 정밀 정렬, 다중 중복성을 갖추어 안전한 승무원 및 화물 이동을 지원합니다. Thales Alenia Space가 주도하여 제작한 Lunar I-Hab 모듈은 장기 심우주 임무 동안 우주비행사에게 거주 공간, 실험실 공간 및 임무 지원 인프라를 제공합니다.
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) a obtenu un contrat de Thales Alenia Space pour fournir des systèmes d'amarrage au module d'habitation Gateway lunaire de l'Agence spatiale européenne (Lunar I-Hab). Le contrat comprend quatre Mécanismes Internationaux d'Amarrage et d'Accostage (IBDM) : un système actif pour connecter le Lunar I-Hab au Gateway et trois systèmes passifs pour d'autres modules ou véhicules visiteurs.
Les systèmes IBDM, qui seront livrés par la filiale belge de Redwire, Redwire Space NV, faciliteront les transferts sûrs d'équipage et de cargaison, avec une automatisation avancée, un alignement précis et de multiples redondances. Le module Lunar I-Hab, construit sous la direction de Thales Alenia Space, offrira des quartiers d'habitation, des espaces de laboratoire et une infrastructure de soutien aux missions pour les astronautes lors de missions prolongées en espace lointain.
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) hat von Thales Alenia Space einen Auftrag erhalten, Andocksysteme für das Wohnmodul Lunar Gateway der Europäischen Weltraumorganisation (ESA) bereitzustellen. Der Vertrag umfasst vier International Berthing and Docking Mechanisms (IBDM): ein aktives System zur Verbindung des Lunar I-Hab mit dem Gateway und drei passive Systeme für andere Module oder Besuchsfahrzeuge.
Die von der belgischen Tochtergesellschaft Redwire Space NV zu liefernden IBDM-Systeme ermöglichen sichere Transfers von Besatzung und Fracht und zeichnen sich durch fortschrittliche Automatisierung, präzise Ausrichtung und mehrere Redundanzen aus. Das unter der Leitung von Thales Alenia Space gebaute Lunar I-Hab-Modul bietet Wohnraum, Laborfläche und Missionsunterstützungsinfrastruktur für Astronauten während längerer Tiefraum-Missionen.
- Secured major contract for critical space infrastructure components
- Expanding presence in European space market through Belgian subsidiary
- Strategic positioning in lunar exploration infrastructure
- Contract value not disclosed
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Redwire's contract win from Thales Alenia Space represents a strategically significant development for the company's space infrastructure business. The award positions Redwire as a critical hardware supplier for the European Space Agency's lunar Gateway habitation module, specifically providing four International Berthing and Docking Mechanism (IBDM) systems through their Belgian subsidiary.
The technical significance of this contract shouldn't be understated. Docking systems represent mission-critical components that directly impact crew safety and operational capabilities. These mechanisms must perform with exceptional reliability in the harsh lunar environment, as failures could threaten both mission success and human lives. By securing this contract, Redwire demonstrates validated technical capabilities in a specialized, high-barrier-to-entry market segment.
While financial terms weren't disclosed, the multi-component nature of the contract (one active and three passive docking systems) suggests meaningful scope. Space-qualified hardware of this complexity typically commands premium pricing within aerospace supply chains.
Most importantly, this contract strategically positions Redwire within the lunar exploration ecosystem during its foundational development phase. The Gateway represents a long-term international commitment to lunar infrastructure, potentially creating a pipeline of follow-on opportunities. For a company with Redwire's market capitalization (
Redwire’s 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.
“We are honored to be selected by Thales Alenia Space to provide this critical capability for the Lunar I-Hab module,” said Mike Gold, President of Civil and International Space at Redwire. “With 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.”
The Lunar I-Hab, built under Thales Alenia Space’s prime contractorship, is ESA’s 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.
About Redwire
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is a global space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial, and national security programs. Redwire’s proven and reliable capabilities include avionics, sensors, power solutions, critical structures, mechanisms, radio frequency systems, platforms, missions, and microgravity payloads. Redwire combines decades of flight heritage and proven experience with an agile and innovative culture. Redwire’s approximately 750 employees working from 17 facilities located throughout
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