The initiative supports AFRL's goal of equipping the U.S. military with a range of effective, resilient, and affordable space mission solutions. Redwire's responsibilities under the contract include research and development of innovative spacecraft technologies. These efforts will cover areas such as large deployable structures, advanced thermal management systems, enhanced payload accommodations, and improved testing methodologies for both in-space and terrestrial defense applications.

Building on a previous AFRL contract, this new award underscores the continuation of Redwire's work in maturing critical space technologies from initial proof-of-concept stages to fully demonstrated prototypes ready for operational use.

"We are honored to have the opportunity to continue supporting AFRL's Space Vehicles Directorate through this new contract award," said Adam Biskner, President of Redwire Space Systems. "We have a long and proud legacy of supporting AFRL, and this award demonstrates our joint interest in continuing to support the mission of developing and transitioning space technologies to provide enhanced space-based capabilities to the warfighter."

The work will be conducted at Redwire's facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which specializes in developing mechanical, structural, and thermal technologies for satellite and space launch systems. Redwire's Albuquerque team has delivered several successful AFRL projects, including full-flight experiments and state-of-the-art technologies that advance the lab's objectives in national security and space innovation.

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