Specifically, this is for the Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE), a solar electric ion propulsion module.
The company was actually contracted to develop two ROSA wings by Maxar, which is the prime contractor for the Gateway’s PPE.
The pair of PPE ROSAs will undergo additional testing in the coming months, Redwire says. And it is preparing to deliver the ROSA wings to Maxar in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Eventually, these Gateway ROSAs will generate 60kW. The company says it will make them most powerful roll-out solar arrays ever built.
“Redwire is proud to be contributing critical infrastructure for PPE and the Gateway mission, and we are grateful for the trust of our customer Maxar and the dedicated teams that are delivering this important hardware,” said Adam Biskner, Redwire President of Space Systems, right.
“These ROSAs represent a significant technology achievement that will propel human spaceflight into a bold future.”
Gateway
The Gateway is a multinational initiative, involving space agencies such as NASA, ESA and Jaxa. As well as the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
It is intended to be a base for future exploration of the Moon and Mars.
“Gaining experience with a large spacecraft supporting surface operations will create invaluable experience to ensure that a future mission to Mars is safe and successful,” said Mike Gold, Redwire President of Civil and International Space.
“Gateway will ensure that we do not cede the benefits of our international partnerships on Earth, or exploration leadership on the Moon and Mars to China.”
Redwire’s corporate headquarters are in Jacksonville, Florida.
Image: Redwire
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