Redwire Wins Follow-on Contract to Deliver Third Mako Spacecraft for U.S. Space Force
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has secured a contract from Orion Space Solutions to provide a Mako spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force's Tetra-6 mission. This follows the Tetra-5 mission, for which Redwire is delivering two Mako spacecraft. The spacecraft will be pioneering as the first satellites in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) capable of being refueled and demonstrating compatibility with multiple refueling mechanisms.
The Tetra-5 mission will showcase key capabilities including inspection, docking, on-orbit refueling, proximity operations, and next-generation autonomy techniques. Redwire's spacecraft portfolio now includes five platforms: Mako, Thresher, Hammerhead, SabreSat, and Phantom, serving various orbits from very low-Earth to geosynchronous orbit. The company is currently building spacecraft for multiple U.S. Department of Defense customers and the European Space Agency.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) ha ottenuto un contratto da Orion Space Solutions per fornire un veicolo spaziale Mako per la missione Tetra-6 delle Forze Spaziali degli Stati Uniti. Questo arriva dopo la missione Tetra-5, per la quale Redwire sta consegnando due veicoli spaziali Mako. I veicoli spaziali saranno innovativi in quanto saranno i primi satelliti in orbita geosincrona (GEO) capaci di essere riforniti e dimostreranno la compatibilità con più meccanismi di rifornimento.
La missione Tetra-5 mostrerà capacità chiave tra cui ispezione, attracco, rifornimento in orbita, operazioni di prossimità e tecniche di autonomia di nuova generazione. Il portafoglio di veicoli spaziali di Redwire include ora cinque piattaforme: Mako, Thresher, Hammerhead, SabreSat e Phantom, che servono varie orbite, da quella suborbitale a quella geosincrona. L'azienda sta attualmente costruendo veicoli spaziali per diversi clienti del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti e dell'Agenzia Spaziale Europea.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) ha obtenido un contrato de Orion Space Solutions para proporcionar una nave espacial Mako para la misión Tetra-6 de la Fuerza Espacial de EE. UU. Esto sigue a la misión Tetra-5, para la cual Redwire está entregando dos naves espaciales Mako. Las naves espaciales serán pioneras como los primeros satélites en órbita geosincrónica (GEO) capaces de ser reabastecidos y demostrando compatibilidad con múltiples mecanismos de reabastecimiento.
La misión Tetra-5 mostrará capacidades clave que incluyen inspección, acoplamiento, reabastecimiento en órbita, operaciones de proximidad y técnicas de autonomía de próxima generación. El portafolio de naves espaciales de Redwire ahora incluye cinco plataformas: Mako, Thresher, Hammerhead, SabreSat y Phantom, sirviendo diversas órbitas desde muy baja Tierra hasta la órbita geosincrónica. La compañía está construyendo actualmente naves espaciales para múltiples clientes del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. y la Agencia Espacial Europea.
레드와이어 (NYSE: RDW)가 미국 우주군의 테트라-6 미션을 위해 오리온 스페이스 솔루션으로부터 메이코 우주선 제공 계약을 체결했습니다. 이는 레드와이어가 두 대의 메이코 우주선을 제공하는 테트라-5 미션에 이어지는 것입니다. 이 우주선들은 다양한 연료 보급 메커니즘과의 호환성을 보여주며, 연료 보급이 가능한 최초의 지구 동기 궤도(GEO) 위성으로서 혁신적일 것입니다.
테트라-5 미션은 검사, 도킹, 궤도에서의 연료 보급, 근접 작업 및 차세대 자율 기술 등 주요 능력을 시연할 것입니다. 레드와이어의 우주선 포트폴리오는 이제 메이코, 스레셔, 해머헤드, 세이브랫, 팬텀 등 다섯 개 플랫폼을 포함하며, 매우 저지구 궤도에서 지구 동기 궤도까지 다양한 궤도를 지원합니다. 이 회사는 현재 여러 미국 국방부 고객과 유럽 우주국을 위해 우주선을 제작하고 있습니다.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) a décroché un contrat avec Orion Space Solutions pour fournir un vaisseau spatial Mako pour la mission Tetra-6 des Forces Spatiales des États-Unis. Cela fait suite à la mission Tetra-5, pour laquelle Redwire livre deux vaisseaux spatiaux Mako. Ces vaisseaux seront novateurs en tant que premiers satellites en orbite géosynchrone (GEO) capables d'être ravitaillés et faisant preuve de compatibilité avec plusieurs mécanismes de ravitaillement.
La mission Tetra-5 mettra en avant des capacités clés, notamment l'inspection, l'amarrage, le ravitaillement en orbite, les opérations de proximité et des techniques d'autonomie de nouvelle génération. Le portefeuille de vaisseaux spatiaux de Redwire comprend désormais cinq plateformes : Mako, Thresher, Hammerhead, SabreSat et Phantom, qui servent différentes orbites allant de l'orbite terrestre basse à l'orbite géosynchrone. L'entreprise construit actuellement des vaisseaux spatiaux pour plusieurs clients du Département de la Défense des États-Unis et de l'Agence Spatiale Européenne.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) hat einen Vertrag mit Orion Space Solutions erhalten, um ein Mako-Raumschiff für die Tetra-6-Mission der US Space Force bereitzustellen. Dies folgt auf die Tetra-5-Mission, für die Redwire zwei Mako-Raumschiffe liefert. Die Raumschiffe werden als die ersten Satelliten in geosynchroner Umlaufbahn (GEO) bahnbrechend sein, die betankt werden können und die Kompatibilität mit mehreren Betankungsmechanismen demonstrieren.
Die Tetra-5-Mission wird Schlüsselqualifikationen demonstrieren, einschließlich Inspektion, Andocken, Betankung im Orbit, Nahbereichsoperationen und Techniken der nächsten Generation in autonomer Technologie. Das Raumschiffportfolio von Redwire umfasst jetzt fünf Plattformen: Mako, Thresher, Hammerhead, SabreSat und Phantom, die verschiedene Umlaufbahnen vom sehr niedrigen Erdorbit bis zur geosynchronen Umlaufbahn bedienen. Das Unternehmen baut derzeit Raumschiffe für mehrere Kunden des US-Verteidigungsministeriums und der Europäischen Weltraumorganisation.
- Won new U.S. Space Force contract for Mako spacecraft
- Expanding presence in national security space sector
- Demonstrating advanced technological capabilities in GEO
- Diverse portfolio of five spacecraft platforms serving multiple orbits
- Strong customer base including DoD and ESA
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The award of a third Mako spacecraft contract from the U.S. Space Force represents a significant strategic win for Redwire, reinforcing their position in the high-value defense space sector. This follow-on contract demonstrates strong customer satisfaction and technology validation, particularly notable as it builds upon the existing Tetra-5 program.
The contract's strategic value extends beyond immediate revenue implications. Redwire's Mako platform will be pioneering first-of-its-kind GEO refueling capabilities, positioning the company at the forefront of on-orbit servicing technology. This capability is increasingly critical as space assets become more valuable and the need for extended satellite lifespan grows.
Most significantly, Redwire has established a comprehensive spacecraft platform portfolio spanning multiple orbits, with five distinct platforms serving both domestic and international customers. This diversification across DoD, DARPA and ESA contracts creates a robust revenue stream and technological moat. The company's ability to secure contracts across multiple defense agencies suggests strong competitive positioning in the specialized space infrastructure market.
The expansion into GEO capabilities, particularly with refueling and autonomous operations, addresses a critical market need and could lead to additional commercial and defense opportunities. This positions Redwire to capture a larger share of the growing space infrastructure market, estimated to reach significant values over the next decade as space operations become increasingly critical to national security and commercial operations.
Redwire is leveraging its Mako spacecraft platform for the
The Tetra-6 mission is a follow-on contract to the USSF/Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Tetra-5 mission, for which Redwire is delivering two Mako spacecraft. The Mako spacecraft for the Tetra-5 and Tetra-6 missions will be the first satellite in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) to be refueled and demonstrate compatibility with multiple available refueling mechanisms.
Tetra-5 will demonstrate key capabilities such as cooperative and prepared inspection, docking, on-orbit refueling, proximity operations, and next-generation autonomy techniques that will help to enable future on-orbit servicing capabilities, spacecraft autonomy, and sustained space maneuver. Tetra-6 will enable the USSF to demonstrate additional technological capabilities.
“Redwire now offers spacecraft platforms for missions in every orbit, from very low-Earth orbit to low-Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and beyond,” said Peter Cannito, Redwire Chairman and CEO. “These platforms represent a critical capability for national security missions. By delivering versatile, cost-effective, and reliable spacecraft solutions, Redwire helps to ensure that our nation and its allies are equipped to address emerging challenges and protect vital interests in space.”
Redwire now offers five spacecraft platforms: Mako, Thresher, Hammerhead, SabreSat, and Phantom. As a trusted national security supplier, Redwire is building Mako, Thresher, and SabreSat spacecraft for multiple
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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