Redwire Camera Technology to Launch Onboard Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Lunar Lander’s First Robotic Moon Mission to Deliver NASA Science
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has announced the integration of its camera technology into Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander's first Moon mission. The company has delivered 12 flight cameras, a vision navigation processor, and two flight floodlights for the mission, which is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.
The camera system will provide wide fields of view, color, and monochrome imagery to support spacecraft operations. The navigation cameras will be important for terrain relative navigation operations, enabling autonomous lunar surface touchdown. The mission is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center no earlier than mid-January 2025.
This collaboration builds on Redwire's previous space camera experience, including support for NASA's Artemis I mission. The company has also secured a contract for Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 2, which includes nine flight cameras, two flight floodlights, and a vision navigation processor.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) ha annunciato l'integrazione della sua tecnologia di telecamere nella prima missione sulla Luna del lander Blue Ghost di Firefly. L'azienda ha fornito 12 telecamere di volo, un processore di navigazione visiva e due faretti per la missione, che fa parte dell'iniziativa del NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS).
Il sistema di telecamere offrirà ampi campi visivi, immagini a colori e in bianco e nero per supportare le operazioni del veicolo spaziale. Le telecamere di navigazione saranno fondamentali per le operazioni di navigazione relativa al terreno, consentendo un atterraggio autonomo sulla superficie lunare. La missione è prevista per il lancio dal Kennedy Space Center non prima di metà gennaio 2025.
Questa collaborazione si basa sull'esperienza precedente di Redwire nelle telecamere spaziali, inclusa la partecipazione alla missione Artemis I della NASA. L'azienda ha anche ottenuto un contratto per la Missione 2 del Blue Ghost di Firefly, che include nove telecamere di volo, due faretti e un processore di navigazione visiva.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) ha anunciado la integración de su tecnología de cámaras en la primera misión lunar del módulo Blue Ghost de Firefly. La empresa ha entregado 12 cámaras de vuelo, un procesador de navegación visual y dos luces de inundación para la misión, que forma parte de la iniciativa de Servicios de Carga Lunar Comercial de la NASA (CLPS).
El sistema de cámaras proporcionará amplios campos de visión, imágenes en color y monocromáticas para apoyar las operaciones de la nave espacial. Las cámaras de navegación serán esenciales para las operaciones de navegación relativa al terreno, permitiendo un aterrizaje autónomo en la superficie lunar. La misión está programada para lanzarse desde el Centro Espacial Kennedy a más tardar en mediados de enero de 2025.
Esta colaboración se basa en la experiencia previa de Redwire con cámaras espaciales, incluyendo el apoyo a la misión Artemis I de la NASA. La empresa también ha asegurado un contrato para la Misión 2 del Blue Ghost de Firefly, que incluye nueve cámaras de vuelo, dos luces de inundación y un procesador de navegación visual.
레드와이어 (NYSE: RDW)는 자사의 카메라 기술을 파이어플라이의 블루 고스트 달 착륙선의 첫 번째 달 임무에 통합한다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 12대의 비행 카메라, 비전 내비게이션 프로세서, 두 개의 비행 조명을 제공했습니다. 이 임무는 NASA의 상업적 달 탑재 서비스(CLPS) 이니셔티브의 일환입니다.
카메라 시스템은 우주선 작업을 지원하기 위해 넓은 시야, 컬러 및 흑백 이미지를 제공합니다. 내비게이션 카메라는 지형 상대 내비게이션 작업에 중요하여 자율적인 달 표면 착륙을 가능하게 합니다. 이 임무는 2025년 1월 중순 이후에 케네디 우주 센터에서 발사될 예정입니다.
이번 협업은 NASA의 아르테미스 I 임무를 지원한 레드와이어의 이전 우주 카메라 경험에 기반하고 있습니다. 회사는 또한 블루 고스트 미션 2를 위한 계약을 체결하여 아홉 대의 비행 카메라, 두 개의 비행 조명 및 비전 내비게이션 프로세서를 포함합니다.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) a annoncé l'intégration de sa technologie de caméra dans la première mission lunaire du lander Blue Ghost de Firefly. L'entreprise a livré 12 caméras de vol, un processeur de navigation visuelle et deux projecteurs pour la mission, qui fait partie de l'initiative des Services de Charge Lunaire Commerciale (CLPS) de la NASA.
Le système de caméras fournira de larges champs de vision, des images en couleur et en noir et blanc pour soutenir les opérations du vaisseau spatial. Les caméras de navigation seront importantes pour les opérations de navigation relative au terrain, permettant un atterrissage autonome sur la surface lunaire. La mission est prévue pour un lancement du Kennedy Space Center pas avant mi-janvier 2025.
Cette collaboration s'appuie sur l'expérience antérieure de Redwire avec les caméras spatiales, y compris le soutien à la mission Artemis I de la NASA. L'entreprise a également obtenu un contrat pour la Mission 2 du Blue Ghost de Firefly, qui comprend neuf caméras de vol, deux projecteurs et un processeur de navigation visuelle.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) hat die Integration seiner Kameratechnologie in die erste Mondmission des Mondlanders Blue Ghost von Firefly angekündigt. Das Unternehmen hat 12 Flugkameras, einen visuellen Navigationsprozessor und zwei Flugflutlichter für die Mission geliefert, die Teil der NASA-Initiative Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) ist.
Das Kamerasystem wird weite Sichtfelder, Farbbilder und monochrome Bilder bereitstellen, um die Operationen des Raumfahrzeugs zu unterstützen. Die Navigationskameras sind wichtig für die relative Terrain-Navigationsoperationen und ermöglichen eine autonome Landung auf der Mondoberfläche. Die Mission soll frühestens mitte Januar 2025 vom Kennedy Space Center gestartet werden.
Diese Zusammenarbeit baut auf der bisherigen Erfahrung von Redwire mit Raumfahrerkameras auf, einschließlich der Unterstützung für die Artemis-I-Mission der NASA. Das Unternehmen hat auch einen Vertrag für die Blue Ghost Mission 2 von Firefly gesichert, der neun Flugkameras, zwei Flugflutlichter und einen visuellen Navigationsprozessor umfasst.
- Secured contract for critical camera technology on NASA-backed lunar mission
- Expanding presence in lunar missions with additional contract for Blue Ghost Mission 2
- Leveraging proven technology from previous NASA missions including Artemis I
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The integration of Redwire's camera systems on Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander represents a strategic technological advancement in lunar exploration capabilities. The deployment of 12 flight cameras, vision navigation processor and floodlights significantly enhances the mission's autonomous landing capabilities and surface operations potential.
The terrain relative navigation system is particularly noteworthy - it's essential for precise lunar landings and represents a high-value technological asset. This technology has already proven successful in NASA's Artemis I mission, demonstrating reliable performance in deep space environments. The follow-on contract for Blue Ghost Mission 2 indicates strong market validation and potential recurring revenue streams.
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From a market perspective, this contract solidifies Redwire's position in the rapidly expanding lunar economy. The commercial space sector is experiencing significant growth, with NASA's CLPS program alone valued at
The company's ability to secure consecutive contracts for Blue Ghost Missions 1 and 2 demonstrates customer satisfaction and product reliability. This creates a competitive moat in the specialized space camera systems market. The timing of the launch in January 2025 coincides with increased commercial lunar activity, potentially leading to additional contract opportunities.
“Redwire is proud to be heading back to the Moon as a trusted supplier for Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander as we continue to pave the way for discovery and science on the lunar surface,” said Adam Biskner, President of Redwire Space Systems. “Redwire’s flight-proven camera systems have proven to be a critical component for civil and commercial lunar missions, and we look forward to continuing to build on this heritage.”
Redwire’s camera system for Blue Ghost Mission 1 provides wide fields of view, color, and monochrome imagery to support spacecraft operations throughout the mission. The navigation cameras will provide data crucial for terrain relative navigation operations to help enable the lander to touch down on the lunar surface autonomously during final descent. The floodlights will assist with object detection on the lunar surface.
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Through the CLPS initiative, commercial partners develop science and technology payloads for use on the lunar surface to support scientific and commercial activity on the Moon. The mission is set to launch from
Redwire’s camera technology leverages 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 onboard NASA’s Artemis I mission and have supported other NASA CLPS missions. Last year, Redwire was awarded a contract to deliver nine flight cameras, two flight floodlights, and a vision navigation processor for Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 2 lunar lander.
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 700 employees working from 17 facilities located throughout
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