Redwire Opens 15,000 Sq-Ft Albuquerque Facility Supporting Space Missile Defense

Redwire Corporation has opened a new 15,000-square-foot Firestone Rapid Capabilities Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, aimed at accelerating the development of advanced space-based defense systems. The facility will support a variety of functions including strategic systems assembly, spacecraft subsystems, missile defense applications, launch and ground support, as well as advanced testing and analysis for national security programs. This expansion builds on Redwire's existing collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and supports a $45 million, five-year contract to develop and test prototype hardware and software for mission-critical technologies. The new site is expected to enhance Redwire's ability to serve key government and commercial customers such as AFRL, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Sandia National Laboratories, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Redwire CEO Peter Cannito highlighted the importance of the facility in modernizing U.S. space defense and strengthening national security, while New Mexico officials emphasized its positive impact on the state's aerospace sector and job creation. Following the announcement, Redwire's stock rose by nearly 6%.