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Redwire awarded follow-on contract for more ISS solar arrays

An iROSA being unrolled after its installation was completed in June 2023. Six were initially built by Redwire. Boeing has contracted with the company for two additional arrays. Credit: NASA Redwire Corporation announced it was awarded a contract from Boeing to develop two additional solar arrays for the International Space Station. Continue reading Untitled

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Europe says farewell to eclipse-making Proba-3

ESA’s solar eclipse-making Proba-3 mission is about to depart to its launch site in India. The mission’s two spacecraft – which will manoeuvre precisely in Earth orbit so that one casts a shadow onto the other – are about to depart the facilities of Redwire Space in Kruibeke, Belgium. The pair will be flown to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, near Chennai, for the launch campaign to begin.

“This ambitious ESA mission has been many years in the making, because it is seeking to do something in space that has previously been impossible,” explains ESA mission manager Damien Galano.  

“Once in orbit, Proba-3’s two satellites will enable sustained views of the Sun’s faint surrounding atmosphere, or corona, that has previously only been visible for a few brief moments during terrestrial solar eclipses. To achieve this the shadow being cast between the spacecraft must remain in precise position, which means they must fly autonomously in formation to an accuracy of a single millimetre – about the thickness of an average fingernail. 

“It has taken a lot of work by ESA and our industrial and academic partners to reach this point of flight readiness. There’s a little sadness to finally say goodbye to these unique satellites, but we’re also very excited to be progressing to the final stage before launch.” 

Proba-3 is now due to be flown to India on Saturday 2 November, for a new launch date of 4 December.  

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4 Min Read 3D Printing: Saving Weight and Space at Launch The first metal part 3D printed in space. Credits: ESA Science in Space March 2025 Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is regularly used on the ground to quickly produce a variety of devices. Adapting this process for space could let crew members create tools and parts for maintenance and repair of equipment on the spot, rather than trying to bring along every item that might be needed. The ability to manufacture things in space is especially important in planning for missions to the Moon and Mars because additional supplies cannot quickly be sent from Earth and cargo capacity is limited. Research on the International Space Station is helping to develop the capability to address multiple needs using 3D printing. NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D Printer to produce experimental samples from stainless steel.NASA Metal 3D Printer, a current investigation from ESA (European Space Agency), tests 3D printing of small metal parts in microgravity. Results could improve understanding of the function, performance, and operations of 3D printing in space with metal, as well as the quality, strength, and characteristics of printed parts. This work also could benefit applications on Earth that use metal, such as the automotive, aeronautical, and maritime industries. Printing with plastic NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore holds a ratchet wrench created with the 3D Printing in Zero-G printer.NASA 3D Printing in Zero-G sent the first 3D printer, developed by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and Redwire (formerly Made in Space), to the space station in 2014. The printer used a process that feeds a continuous thread of plastic through a heated extruder and onto a tray layer by layer to create an object. The investigation produced more than a dozen parts, including a ratchet wrench, showing that researchers could send a design from the ground to the system on the station more than 200 miles above. Comparing the parts made in space with those made on the ground showed that microgravity had no significant effect on the process. Redwire then developed the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF), sent to the station in 2015. Researchers evaluated its mechanical performance and found improvements in tension strength and flexibility compared to the earlier demonstration, helping to further the technology for this type of manufacturing on Earth and in space. In 2015 and 2016, Portable On Board 3D Printer tested an automated printer developed by the Italian Space Agency to produce plastic objects in space. The investigation provided insight into how the material behaves in microgravity, which could support development of European additive manufacturing technology for use in space. Printing with other materials NASA astronaut Anne McClain installs the Refabricator in Feb. 2019.NASA Another approach is recycling plastic – for example, turning a used 3D-printed wrench into a spoon and creating items from the plastic bags and packing foam needed to send supplies to space. This technology could help reduce the amount of raw material at launch and cut down on the volume of waste that must be disposed of on long journeys. The Refabricator, a machine created by Tethers Unlimited Inc, tested this approach and successfully manufactured its first object. Some issues occurred in the bonding process, likely caused by microgravity, but assessment of the material could help determine whether there are limits to how many times plastic can be re-used. Ultimately, researchers plan to create a database of parts that can be manufactured using the space station’s capabilities. The Redwire Regolith Print facility before launch to the space station.Redwire Space Redwire Regolith Print (RRP) tested another kind of feedstock for 3D manufacturing in orbit, a simulated version of regolith, the dust present on the surface of the Moon and other planetary bodies. Results could lead to development of technology for using regolith to construct habitats and other structures rather than bringing raw materials from Earth. The space station also has hosted studies of a form of 3D printing called biological printing or bioprinting. This process uses living cells, proteins, and nutrients as raw materials to potentially produce human tissues for treating injury and disease, which could benefit future crews and patients on Earth. Other manufacturing techniques tested on the orbiting lab include producing optical fibers and growing crystals for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and fabricating semiconductors.

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Proba-3's laser-precise positioning by European Space Agency Via Flickr: An infrared view of a laser-based test campaign – taking place at Redwire Space in Kruibeke, Belgium – which represents crucial preparation for ESA’s precision formation flying mission, Proba-3. Later this year, two satellites will be launched together into orbit to maintain formation relative to each other down to a few millimetres, creating an artificial solar eclipse in space. Proba-3’s ‘Occulter’ spacecraft will cast a shadow onto the other ‘Coronagraph’ spacecraft to block out the fiery face of the Sun and make the ghostly solar corona available for sustained observation for up to six hours per 19.5 hour orbit. However to maintain the position of a shadow just a few centimetres across on the Coronagraph satellite from the Occulter satellite around 150 m away, the two satellites rely on a suite of sensors, including intersatellite radio links, GNSS, visual imaging and – for the most precise positioning at closest range – a laser metrology (or ‘measurement of measurement’) system. This system will shoot a laser from the Occulter spacecraft toward a corner cube retroreflector placed on the face of the Coronagraph spacecraft for tracking of relative position and attitude (pointing direction), achieving millimetre precision. “To calibrate Proba-3’s laser metrology system, its performance was tested within the 60-m long Redwire cleanroom,” explains Damien Galano, Proba-3’s mission manager. “The Coronagraph’s laser was reflected off a retroreflector and the resulting positioning measurements checked against absolute ‘ground truth’ using a separate laser tracking system.” This mission is being put together for ESA by a consortium led by Spain’s Sener, with participation by more than 29 companies from 14 countries. The Proba-3 platforms have been designed by Airbus Defence and Space in Spain and satellite integration by Redwire in Belgium. GMV in Spain is responsible for Proba-3’s formation flying subsystem while its main coronagraph instrument comes from Belgium’s Centre Spatial de Liège, CSL. Proba-3 is due to be launched by PSLV-XL launcher from India in September. Credits: ESA - M. Pédoussaut

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Congress Heard This at a UFO Briefing — Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About It?

this episode of The Endless Void with Kristin Fisher… A member of the House Oversight Committee just asked a government-affiliated physicist to describe the different types of alien species that the U.S. government has allegedly encountered — on the record, on Capitol Hill. And somehow… almost no one is talking about it.

The exchange happened during a May 1, 2025 briefing hosted by the House Oversight Committee and the UAP Disclosure Fund — an event that’s flown almost completely under the radar.

Kristin is joined by Mike Gold — former NASA Associate Administrator, current President of Civil and International Space at Redwire, and one of the featured speakers at the Capitol Hill briefing.

We break down:

Eric Davis’ claim about four extraterrestrial species

What it was like inside the room when he said it

Why NASA’s own archives might already contain UAP evidence

And why these questions — even if unanswered — deserve serious scientific attention

Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just UAP-curious, this is a conversation that gets to the core of why transparency, data, and curiosity matter.

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Redwire and ispace U.S. to collaborate on lunar missions - SpaceNews

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Redwire sichert sich ESA-Vertrag für Dunkle-Materie-Mission

Redwire sichert sich ESA-Vertrag für Dunkle-Materie-Mission: https://www.it-boltwise.de/redwire-sichert-sich-esa-vertrag-fuer-dunkle-materie-mission.html

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Proba-3 will use laser for millimeter precision in space

ESA's double-spacecraft precision formation flying mission, Proba-3, is due to be launched from India on 4 December. The spacecraft pair will employ a set of positioning technologies to keep formation in space and this image shows the most precise: a laser shone from one platform to a retroreflector on the other. The reflected laser beam will provide positioning precision down to a single millimeter.

This infrared view of the reflected laser beam was acquired during on-ground calibration testing performed by ESA, MDA and Center Spatial de Liège personnel which took place at Redwire Space in Kruibeke, Belgium, back in February.

The goal of the mission is to achieve artificial solar eclipses on demand, as Proba-3's Occulter spacecraft casting a precisely-controlled shadow onto its Coronagraph spacecraft for six hours at time.

To maintain the position of a shadow just 8 cm across on the Coronagraph satellite from the Occulter satellite around 150 m away, the two satellites rely on multiple sensors, including inter-satellite radio links, Global Navigation Satellite System receivers, visual imaging of LEDs and—for the most precise positioning at closest range—a laser metrology (or "measurement of measurement") system.

The laser is seen being fired from the Occulter spacecraft towards the Coronagraph's retroreflector, designed to reflect it back in precisely the same direction it originated from. In addition, a set of Shadow Position Sensors located around the coronagraph aperture will ensure the shadow remains in the correct position.

This mission is being put together for ESA by a consortium led by Spain's SENER, with participation by more than 29 companies from 14 countries. The Proba-3 platforms have been designed by Airbus Defense and Space in Spain and satellite integration by Redwire in Belgium. GMV in Spain is responsible for Proba-3's formation flying subsystem, while its main coronagraph instrument comes from Belgium's Center Spatial de Liège, CSL.

Proba-3 is due to be launched via PSLV-XL launcher by the Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO.

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 22, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure, has been awarded a NASA/JPL contract to study a Redwire-led commercial Mars spacecraft. The project will use Redwire's spacecraft technology to provide surface imagery for industry and government customers, potentially supporting future Mars exploration missions. "This presents an exciting opportunity to advance scientific

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Global Small Satellite Star Tracker Market Size,Growth Rate,Industry Opportunities 2024-2030

Global Info Research announces the release of the report “Global Small Satellite Star Tracker Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030” . This report provides a detailed overview of the market scenario, including a thorough analysis of the market size, sales quantity, average price, revenue, gross margin and market share.The report provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape, manufacturer’s profiles,regional and national market dynamics, and the opportunities and challenge that the market may be exposed to in the near future. Global Small Satellite Star Tracker market research report is a comprehensive analysis of the current market trends, future prospects, and other pivotal factors that drive the market.

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Small Satellite Star Tracker market size was valued at USD 670.9 million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1295.5 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 9.9% during review period.

A star tracker is an optical device that measures the positions of stars using photocells or a camera. As the positions of many stars have been measured by astronomers to a high degree of accuracy, a star tracker on a satellite or spacecraft may be used to determine the orientation (or attitude) of the spacecraft with respect to the stars. In order to do this, the star tracker must obtain an image of the stars, measure their apparent position in the reference frame of the spacecraft, and identify the stars so their position can be compared with their known absolute position from a star catalog. A star tracker may include a processor to identify stars by comparing the pattern of observed stars with the known pattern of stars in the sky. A small satellite, miniaturized satellite, or smallsat is a satellite of low mass and size, usually under 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Small satellite star tracker is a kind of star tracker specially designed to track small satellites.

The Global Info Research report includes an overview of the development of the Small Satellite Star Tracker industry chain, the market status of Military (Framed Star Tracker, Fixed Star Tracker), Commercial (Framed Star Tracker, Fixed Star Tracker), and key enterprises in developed and developing market, and analysed the cutting-edge technology, patent, hot applications and market trends of Small Satellite Star Tracker.

Regionally, the report analyzes the Small Satellite Star Tracker markets in key regions. North America and Europe are experiencing steady growth, driven by government initiatives and increasing consumer awareness. Asia-Pacific, particularly China, leads the global Small Satellite Star Tracker market, with robust domestic demand, supportive policies, and a strong manufacturing base.

Market Segmentation Small Satellite Star Tracker market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2029, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value.

Market segment by Type: Framed Star Tracker、Fixed Star Tracker

Market segment by Application:Military、Commercial、Civilian

Major players covered: Ball Aerospace、Sodern、Berlin Space Technologies、Blue Canyon Technologies、CubeSat Pointing、AAC Clyde Space、CubeSpace、Antrix Corporation Limited、Solar MEMS、ARCSEC、Chang Guang Satellite、Beijing Sunwise Space、KAIROSPACE Co., Ltd、Leonardo、NanoAvionics、Redwire Space、Rocket Lab、SPUTNIX、TERMA、TY-Space Technology Ltd、VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters: Chapter 1, to describe Small Satellite Star Tracker product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year. Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Small Satellite Star Tracker, with price, sales, revenue and global market share of Small Satellite Star Tracker from 2019 to 2024. Chapter 3, the Small Satellite Star Tracker competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast. Chapter 4, the Small Satellite Star Tracker breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value and growth by regions, from 2019 to 2030. Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2019 to 2030. Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value and market share for key countries in the world, from 2017 to 2023.and Small Satellite Star Tracker market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2025 to 2030. Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends and Porters Five Forces analysis. Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Small Satellite Star Tracker. Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Small Satellite Star Tracker sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion. Our Market Research Advantages： Global Perspective: Our research team has a strong understanding of the  company in the global Small Satellite Star Tracker market.Which offers pragmatic data to the company. Aim And Strategy: Accelerate your business integration, provide professional market strategic plans, and promote the rapid development of enterprises. Innovative Analytics: We have the most comprehensive database of resources , provide the largest market segments and business information.

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