Redwire (NYSE:RDW) is a space infrastructure company specializing in the design, engineering and manufacturing of mission-critical hardware and software for the spaceflight industry. The company’s offerings include deployable structures, solar power systems, radio frequency antennas, advanced composites and transparent optics. Redwire serves a broad customer base that spans civil space agencies, national defense organizations and commercial satellite operators, helping enable missions ranging from communications and Earth observation to deep-space exploration.
Formed through the strategic combination of several specialized space technology firms, Redwire’s portfolio encompasses both flight-proven hardware and cutting-edge in-space manufacturing capabilities. The company’s product lines feature roll-out solar arrays, precision robotic arms, payload adapters, deployable booms and worked-on optics that support high-resolution imaging. In 2022, Redwire bolstered its on-orbit manufacturing and assembly offerings through the acquisition of Made In Space, further extending its ability to produce functional materials and structures in microgravity environments.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Redwire maintains engineering and production facilities across key spaceflight hubs in the United States, including locations in California, Texas and Colorado. This geographic footprint supports collaboration with government agencies such as NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense, while also enabling partnerships with leading aerospace primes and commercial launch providers. The company’s integrated supply chain and mission support services cover the full lifecycle of space hardware, from concept development and testing to launch integration and on-orbit operations.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Peter Cannito, Redwire continues to expand its technology base and pursue innovative approaches to space systems development. The company remains focused on advancing the reliability, performance and affordability of space infrastructure, aiming to support a growing array of orbital and deep-space missions. By leveraging both traditional manufacturing expertise and novel in-space fabrication techniques, Redwire positions itself as a strategic partner in the evolving commercial and governmental space ecosystems.
