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Redwire Selected for $40 Million Contract to Demonstrate Power Generation for NASA Moon Base Program Leveraging its Innovative Roll Out Solar Array Technology

Business Wire•10/11/2026•07:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Redwire selected for approximately $40 million NASA Moon Base power-generation contract
  • ➤ROSA technology will support lunar rovers, habitats, and resource-utilization activities
  • ➤Autonomous power-generation demonstration planned near the lunar South Pole
  • ➤Mission will validate lunar-night survival and reduce risks for larger power systems
  • ➤Eighth and final ROSA wing installed on the International Space Station

Expert Statements

Mike Gold, President of Redwire Space

“Moon Base is one of the most important human spaceflight initiatives for America since Apollo, and I could not be more grateful, proud, and excited for Redwire to power this extraordinary endeavor”

Mike Gold, President of Redwire Space

“ROSA has proven itself in Earth orbit and beyond for a variety of public and private missions. We will now be able to leverage this innovative technology to support trailblazing Moon Base operations and activities.”

Redwire Selected for $40 Million Contract to Demonstrate Power Generation for NASA Moon Base Program Leveraging its Innovative Roll Out Solar Array Technology

Following the installation of the eighth and final Roll Out Solar Array on the International Space Station, Redwire will embark on a bold new NASA initiative to bring its flight-proven solar array technology to the lunar surface

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