// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Space Infrastructure
The essential facilities and systems in space or on Earth that support space activities, like satellites, ground stations, and launchpads.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Space infrastructure encompasses orbital assets (satellites, space stations), ground segment facilities (command & control, data reception), and launch/recovery systems, forming the foundational network for space-based services and operations.
BACKGROUND
Redwire Corporation is an American aerospace manufacturer and space infrastructure technology company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company was formed on June 1, 2020, by the private equity firm AE Industrial Partners, through the combination of its portfolio companies Adcole Space and Deep Space Systems. Redwire went public in January 2021.
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- Orbital infrastructure
- ground segment
- space assets
- space facilities
- space backbone
USAGE NOTE
Developing robust space infrastructure is crucial for expanding the global space economy.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Space Infrastructure.
Develops and operates reusable launch vehicles (Falcon 9, Starship) and the Starlink satellite constellation, providing foundational access to space and global communication infrastructure.
Building the world's first commercial space station, starting with modules attached to the International Space Station, to create a permanent human presence and research platform in low Earth orbit.
Manufactures high-power communication and Earth observation satellites. The company is also building the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) for NASA's Lunar Gateway, a key component of deep space infrastructure.
Specializes in on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (OSAM). Redwire develops technologies like 3D printing, robotics, and deployable structures to build and maintain infrastructure in space.
A market leader in satellite servicing and orbital debris removal. Astroscale is developing the technology and services required to ensure the long-term sustainability of the space environment.
Develops space logistics and servicing vehicles, such as the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) and the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) for the Lunar Gateway, extending the life of satellites and enabling human presence in deep space.
Developing the Dream Chaser spaceplane for cargo and crew transport, as well as the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat, a modular, inflatable structure designed for commercial space stations and deep space missions.
A space exploration and services company providing lunar lander delivery, orbital services, and data relay to support the development of a permanent infrastructure on and around the Moon.
Building the first space factories for in-orbit manufacturing of high-value products, such as pharmaceuticals, leveraging the unique microgravity environment.