Redwire Camera Technology to Launch On Board Intuitive Machines’ Second Commercial Mission to the Moon
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) announced that its Sentinel camera technology (SentinelCam) will be deployed on Intuitive Machines' second lunar mission (IM-2) aboard the Nova-C lunar lander, Athena. The company has delivered Terrain Relative Navigation and Hazard Detection and Avoidance cameras to support the lander's navigation and landing systems.
During IM-1, Redwire's cameras successfully identified nine safe landing sites in the lunar south pole region. For IM-2, SentinelCam will provide high-resolution imaging capabilities with enhanced dynamic range for bright and high-contrast lunar surface environments. The technology will enable flight controllers to analyze images, assist in landing operations, and monitor Athena's movements.
The SentinelCam technology builds upon Redwire's SpectraCam and Argus camera systems, with proven flight heritage in NASA missions, including Artemis I and other Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) missions.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) ha annunciato che la sua tecnologia di camera Sentinel (SentinelCam) sarà utilizzata nella seconda missione lunare di Intuitive Machines (IM-2) a bordo del lander lunare Nova-C, Athena. L'azienda ha fornito telecamere per la navigazione relativa al terreno e per la rilevazione e prevenzione dei pericoli a supporto dei sistemi di navigazione e atterraggio del lander.
Durante IM-1, le telecamere di Redwire hanno identificato con successo nove siti di atterraggio sicuri nella regione del polo sud lunare. Per IM-2, SentinelCam offrirà capacità di imaging ad alta risoluzione con un intervallo dinamico migliorato per ambienti lunari luminosi e ad alto contrasto. La tecnologia consentirà ai controllori di volo di analizzare le immagini, assistere nelle operazioni di atterraggio e monitorare i movimenti di Athena.
La tecnologia SentinelCam si basa sui sistemi di telecamere SpectraCam e Argus di Redwire, con una comprovata esperienza di volo in missioni NASA, tra cui Artemis I e altre missioni dei Servizi Commerciali di Carico Lunare (CLPS).
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) anunció que su tecnología de cámara Sentinel (SentinelCam) se desplegará en la segunda misión lunar de Intuitive Machines (IM-2) a bordo del módulo lunar Nova-C, Athena. La compañía ha entregado cámaras de navegación relativa al terreno y detección y evitación de peligros para apoyar los sistemas de navegación y aterrizaje del módulo.
Durante IM-1, las cámaras de Redwire identificaron con éxito nueve sitios de aterrizaje seguros en la región del polo sur lunar. Para IM-2, SentinelCam proporcionará capacidades de imagen de alta resolución con un rango dinámico mejorado para entornos de superficie lunar brillantes y de alto contraste. La tecnología permitirá a los controladores de vuelo analizar imágenes, asistir en las operaciones de aterrizaje y monitorear los movimientos de Athena.
La tecnología SentinelCam se basa en los sistemas de cámaras SpectraCam y Argus de Redwire, con un historial de vuelo comprobado en misiones de la NASA, incluyendo Artemis I y otros servicios comerciales de carga lunar (CLPS).
레드와이어 (NYSE: RDW)는 자사의 센티넬 카메라 기술(SentinelCam)이 인튜이티브 머신즈의 두 번째 달 임무(IM-2)에서 노바-C 달 착륙선 아테나에 탑재될 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 착륙선의 내비게이션 및 착륙 시스템을 지원하기 위해 지형 상대 내비게이션 및 위험 탐지 및 회피 카메라를 제공했습니다.
IM-1 동안 레드와이어의 카메라는 달 남극 지역에서 아홉 개의 안전한 착륙 지점을 성공적으로 식별했습니다. IM-2에서는 센티넬캠이 밝고 고대비의 달 표면 환경을 위한 향상된 동적 범위를 갖춘 고해상도 이미징 기능을 제공할 것입니다. 이 기술은 비행 조종사가 이미지를 분석하고 착륙 작전에서 도움을 주며 아테나의 움직임을 모니터링할 수 있도록 합니다.
센티넬캠 기술은 NASA의 아르테미스 I 및 기타 상업적 달 화물 서비스(CLPS) 임무에서 검증된 비행 유산을 가진 레드와이어의 스펙트라캠 및 아르구스 카메라 시스템을 기반으로 합니다.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) a annoncé que sa technologie de caméra Sentinel (SentinelCam) sera déployée lors de la deuxième mission lunaire d'Intuitive Machines (IM-2) à bord du module lunaire Nova-C, Athena. L'entreprise a livré des caméras de navigation relative au terrain et de détection et d'évitement des dangers pour soutenir les systèmes de navigation et d'atterrissage du module.
Lors de l'IM-1, les caméras de Redwire ont réussi à identifier neuf sites d'atterrissage sûrs dans la région du pôle sud lunaire. Pour l'IM-2, SentinelCam fournira des capacités d'imagerie haute résolution avec une plage dynamique améliorée pour des environnements de surface lunaire lumineux et à fort contraste. La technologie permettra aux contrôleurs de vol d'analyser les images, d'assister aux opérations d'atterrissage et de surveiller les mouvements d'Athena.
La technologie SentinelCam s'appuie sur les systèmes de caméras SpectraCam et Argus de Redwire, avec un héritage de vol éprouvé dans les missions de la NASA, y compris Artemis I et d'autres missions de services de charge lunaire commerciaux (CLPS).
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) gab bekannt, dass seine Sentinel-Kameratechnologie (SentinelCam) bei der zweiten Mondmission von Intuitive Machines (IM-2) an Bord des Nova-C-Mondlanders Athena eingesetzt wird. Das Unternehmen hat Terrain Relative Navigation und Hazard Detection and Avoidance-Kameras geliefert, um die Navigations- und Landungssysteme des Landers zu unterstützen.
Während IM-1 identifizierten die Kameras von Redwire erfolgreich neun sichere Landeplätze in der Region des südlichen Mondpols. Für IM-2 wird SentinelCam hochauflösende Bildgebungsfähigkeiten mit einem verbesserten Dynamikbereich für helle und kontrastreiche Mondoberflächenumgebungen bieten. Die Technologie ermöglicht es den Flugkontrollern, Bilder zu analysieren, bei den Landemanövern zu helfen und die Bewegungen von Athena zu überwachen.
Die SentinelCam-Technologie baut auf den Kamerasystemen SpectraCam und Argus von Redwire auf, die in NASA-Missionen, einschließlich Artemis I und anderen Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)-Missionen, bewährte Fluggeschichte haben.
- Previous successful deployment of camera technology in IM-1 mission, identifying nine safe landing sites
- Secured contract for second lunar mission (IM-2) with Intuitive Machines
- Demonstrated track record with NASA missions including Artemis I
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Insights
The selection of Redwire's SentinelCam technology for Intuitive Machines' IM-2 lunar mission marks a strategic win that reinforces the company's position in the rapidly evolving commercial space sector. This second deployment, following the successful identification of nine landing sites during IM-1, establishes a important recurring revenue pattern in the lunar mission segment.
The technology's dual-use capability across civil, commercial, and national security applications represents a significant competitive advantage. By leveraging decades of flight heritage from SpectraCam and Argus systems, Redwire has built substantial barriers to entry in the space camera market. This technical moat is particularly valuable as new entrants would need extensive flight validation to compete effectively.
The contract carries strategic importance beyond immediate revenue implications. As NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program expands and private lunar missions increase, Redwire's proven track record with both Intuitive Machines and NASA positions them favorably for future opportunities. The space camera market, especially for lunar missions, demands exceptional reliability and performance - attributes that Redwire has demonstrated through successful deployments in high-stakes missions like Artemis I.
This contract reinforces Redwire's market leadership in space infrastructure technology and suggests strong potential for revenue growth as the commercial space sector expands. The company's ability to serve both government and commercial clients while maintaining the "gold standard" for mission reliability indicates robust long-term growth prospects in the evolving space economy.
“Redwire is proud to be the trusted camera supplier for Intuitive Machines’ second mission to the lunar surface as we continue to provide mission-critical hardware to enable lunar exploration and development,” said Adam Biskner, President of Redwire Space Systems. “Redwire’s SentinelCam technology continue to be the gold standard for mission reliability supporting a wide range of civil, commercial, and national security space missions.”
During IM-1, Intuitive Machines' first lunar mission, Redwire cameras detected nine safe landing sites within the targeted south pole region. For IM-2, SentinelCam will provide high resolution capability, with high dynamic range for imaging in bright and high-contrast lunar surface environments. The goal is to enable flight controllers to analyze images, assist in landing, and help track Athena’s movement.
Redwire offers a wide range of avionics and optical sensors within the Sentinel product line. Our SentinelCam technology is built upon the flight heritage from our proven SpectraCam and Argus camera systems. These flight-proven cameras leverage decades of flight heritage to deliver proven space domain awareness capability for civil, commercial, and national security space mission applications. Redwire’s cameras were used on board NASA’s Artemis I mission and have supported other NASA CLPS missions.
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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