Redwire and ispace U.S. will partner for future lunar missions

Redwire and ispace U.S. will collaborate on future lunar missions, driven by increased interest from companies and governments. They signed a memorandum of understanding at the Space Symposium, aiming for NASA's CLPS program and beyond. ispace U.S. is developing a lunar lander for 2026, which will utilize Redwire's technologies and facilities. The partnership will also explore spacecraft and data relay satellites, potentially offering sensor capabilities. The collaboration aims to establish a cislunar economy, focusing on both government and commercial lunar missions. Companies are now showing interest in lunar resources and applications, a trend not seen in recent years.