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Redwire Corporation develops space and defense technology for government, commercial and civil customers, with work spanning aerospace infrastructure, autonomous systems and multi-domain operations. Its updates commonly cover contract awards, backlog and quarterly results, including programs for advanced spacecraft, small uncrewed aircraft systems, optical imaging, navigation sensors, avionics and satellite power systems.
Recurring developments include Stalker UAS orders for U.S. military customers, ELSA solar-array deliveries, Hammerhead spacecraft and ADPMS-3 avionics work for European space programs, and imaging or sun-sensor hardware supporting NASA's Orion and Artemis missions. Redwire also reports geographic expansion and partnerships tied to defense, space communications and national-security applications.
Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) has partnered with Redwire (NYSE: RDW) to manufacture research payload lockers for Virgin Galactic's new Delta-Class spaceships. The collaboration aims to enhance microgravity research capabilities with state-of-the-art 'plug-and-play' lockers that provide real-time data during spaceflight.
Redwire, experienced in developing biotech and industrial-manufacturing technologies for microgravity environments, has created 20 research facilities for crewed spacecraft, with 10 currently on the International Space Station. Each Delta-Class spaceship will accommodate five payload racks, hosting up to 20 lockers total, supporting both autonomous and human-tended research.
The first Delta-Class spaceships are scheduled to begin commercial service in 2026. Virgin Galactic has already conducted seven research missions, featuring experiments in biology, autonomous systems, medical devices, combustion studies, and physical sciences.
Redwire has announced the acquisition of Edge Autonomy, a move aimed at creating a multi-domain, scaled, and profitable space and defense technology company. This strategic acquisition significantly expands Redwire's portfolio to include combat-proven autonomous airborne platforms, enhancing its capabilities in supporting critical defense missions.
The acquisition is expected to generate substantial synergies, enabling operational efficiencies and market expansion. Redwire's integration with Edge Autonomy is projected to enhance its technological offerings and improve profitability, positioning the company as a leading player in the space and defense sectors.
The transaction aligns with Redwire's long-term growth strategy, aiming to leverage Edge Autonomy's advanced technologies and market reach. Details regarding the financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the announcement.
Flowco (NYSE: FLOC), formed through the merger of Flowco Production Solutions, Estis Compression, and Flogistix, has successfully completed its initial public offering. The company, backed by Genesis Park, Global Energy Capital, and White Deer Energy, is a comprehensive provider of production optimization and artificial lift solutions in the oil and gas industry.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Flowco employs approximately 1,300 people and operates across all major domestic oil and gas basins, with expanding international operations. The company serves 22 of the top 25 U.S. producers, offering services including high pressure gas lift, traditional gas lift, plunger lift, and vapor recovery solutions.
This marks Genesis Park's second successful public offering from its Genesis Park II, LP portfolio, following Redwire (NYSE:RDW). Jonathan Fairbanks will serve as Board Chairman, with Paul Hobby joining the Board of Directors.
Genesis Park announced that its portfolio company Flowco completed a successful initial public offering on the NYSE under ticker FLOC on November 4, 2025.
Flowco was formed by merging Flowco Production Solutions, Estis Compression and Flogistix, and was backed by Genesis Park (which invested in Estis Compression in 2019 alongside Global Energy Capital) plus White Deer Energy. Flowco is headquartered in Houston with approximately 1,300 employees, operates in every major domestic oil and gas basin, has a growing international presence, and serves 22 of the top 25 US producers. Jonathan Fairbanks will chair the board; Paul Hobby of Genesis Park joined Flowco's board.
This marks Genesis Park's second successful public offering from its Genesis Park II, LP portfolio, following Redwire (NYSE: RDW).
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has successfully delivered the fourth pair of Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for the International Space Station (ISS) through a follow-on contract with Boeing. This delivery marks the completion of eight ROSA wings produced, with six currently deployed and operating on the ISS.
Each ROSA wing provides over 20 kW of power for more than 10 years, with all eight wings combined delivering more than 160 kW. The latest wings have completed acceptance testing and are undergoing flight package integration at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, awaiting launch on an upcoming commercial resupply mission.
The ROSA technology has proven successful not only on the ISS but also in other space missions, including NASA's DART spacecraft mission to asteroid Dimorphos. Redwire is currently developing ROSA systems for NASA's Gateway program and Astrobotic's Lunar Vertical Solar Array program for lunar surface power solutions.
Phase Four, a leader in advanced in-space propulsion design, announced the first close of its Series C funding round, securing nearly 60% of the target raise. The round is led by Artemis Group Capital, headed by former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
The company is partnered with Redwire Space (RDW) on the Valkyrie propulsion system. With the new capital, Phase Four plans to increase production of its Valkyrie family of Hall Effect Thrusters to a minimum of 250 units annually, while advancing next-generation thruster technologies for Defense and National Security customers.
The funding round is expected to close by the end of Q1 2025, with proceeds directed towards expanding manufacturing, accelerating R&D efforts, and strengthening strategic partnerships in the space economy. This expansion addresses a critical supply-demand gap in the space industry, particularly in the growing market for small satellite constellations.
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) has secured a $45.47 million five-year cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate. The contract focuses on designing, developing, and testing prototype software and hardware for mission-critical technologies.
The project aims to develop spacecraft technologies including large deployable structures, thermal management capabilities, payload accommodations, and improved analysis methods for national security applications. The work will be performed at Redwire's Albuquerque facility, which specializes in mechanical, structural, and thermal technologies for satellite and space launch applications.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has partnered with YouTuber Mark Rober and CrunchLabs to provide a space camera for the SAT GUS mission. The project will enable users worldwide to upload selfies via spaceselfie.com, which will be displayed on a Google Pixel phone aboard the satellite with Earth as a backdrop using Redwire's HDR camera technology. The initiative, supported by Google Pixel and T-Mobile, aims to promote STEAM education and raise awareness about space's impact on daily life while supporting underserved engineering students globally. Redwire's camera technology has previously supported notable missions including Intuitive Machines' lunar landing and the Artemis I mission.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has announced the opening of a regional office in Warsaw, expanding its European operations. The new office will support the company's International Berthing and Docking Mechanism (IBDM) development and testing for the Gateway lunar space station. The Poland office will also collaborate with local universities and research institutions to advance microgravity research capabilities. The company has appointed Marcin Dobrowolski as General Manager, bringing over a decade of aerospace industry experience. This expansion builds upon Redwire's 40-year European spaceflight heritage and supports ongoing ESA missions including Skimsat, IBDM for I-Hab, and Proba-3.