Redwire wins contract for ESA satellite avionics technology

Published 22/05/2025, 12:38
Redwire wins contract for ESA satellite avionics technology

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW), a space infrastructure solutions provider with a market capitalization of $889 million, has secured a contract to supply avionics technology for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) upcoming Next Generation Gravity Mission (NGGM) satellites. According to InvestingPro data, the company is currently trading below its Fair Value, with analysts setting price targets between $19 and $28. These satellites will be integral to the Mass Change and Geophysics International Constellation (MAGIC), a joint initiative with NASA aimed at measuring Earth’s gravitational fluctuations to improve water management and monitor environmental changes.

The company’s subsidiary, Redwire Space NV, will develop the engineering qualification model of the Instrument Control Unit (ICU) for NGGM. The ICU is crucial for managing the satellite’s primary scientific instrument, which will detect minute variations in Earth’s gravitational field, aiding in the observation of droughts, floods, ice melts, and sea level rise.

Mike Gold, Redwire President of Civil and International Space Business, expressed pride in contributing the company’s avionics expertise to the mission. Redwire’s high-reliability avionics have previously supported significant European missions, including the IXV, Proba-2, Proba-V, and Proba-3, with more scheduled for the future.

With over 40 years of spaceflight heritage, Redwire’s European facility in Belgium has a track record of delivering innovative technology to key ESA programs. The company has been the prime contractor for ESA’s Proba-1, Proba-2, and Proba-V missions, which boast a combined 50 years of successful operation. With annual revenue of $278 million and anticipated sales growth, InvestingPro analysis reveals 12 additional investment insights available to subscribers, including detailed profitability forecasts and growth metrics.

Redwire continues to support various ESA programs, such as Skimsat, the International Berthing and Docking Mechanism for the lunar Gateway, the Hera asteroid study mission, and Proba-3, which will investigate the Sun’s corona through precision formation flying.

This news is based on a press release statement from Redwire Corporation. The company, with a workforce of approximately 750 across the United States and Europe, specializes in space infrastructure and innovation, enabling a range of civil, commercial, and national security space programs. While the company has shown strong revenue growth, investors seeking deeper insights can access comprehensive analysis and Fair Value estimates through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports, available for over 1,400 US stocks including Redwire Corporation.

In other recent news, Redwire Corporation reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a notable improvement in its earnings per share (EPS), which surpassed expectations. The company posted an EPS of -$0.09, outperforming the projected -$0.24, although its revenue fell short at $61.39 million against a forecast of $75.85 million. Despite the revenue miss, Redwire’s liquidity increased significantly by 39.2% from the end of last year, reaching $89.2 million. Additionally, Redwire is in the process of acquiring Edge Autonomy, with regulatory approvals obtained and the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. The company has also secured multiple new contracts and strategic partnerships, further expanding its presence in the space and defense sectors. At the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Redwire’s shareholders approved key proposals, including the election of Class III directors and the ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor. Furthermore, shareholders approved an amendment to the company’s Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers. These developments indicate Redwire’s strategic focus on growth and strengthening its market position.

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