

Redwire Space: Lunar Dominance, Microgravity Drugs, and Extraterrestrial Life with CEO Peter Cannito
4 snips Mar 27, 2024
Join Peter Cannito, CEO of Redwire, a leading space infrastructure firm, as he sheds light on the revolutionary role his company plays in space exploration. He discusses partnerships like the one with Eli Lilly for microgravity drug research, which could transform medicine. The conversation also touches on the competitive space race for lunar dominance, the complexities of government contracts, and even the tantalizing question of extraterrestrial life. Prepare for a journey through innovation and the mysteries of the cosmos!
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Redwire's Revenue Model
- Redwire generates revenue by providing space infrastructure, like roads and power systems on Earth.
- They build solar arrays, cameras, and other components for spacecraft and missions like Artemis I.
Redwire's Position in the Value Chain
- Redwire sits across the space value chain, acting as a supplier, mission integrator, and payload developer.
- They supply parts to companies like Boeing, integrate full satellite systems in Europe, and develop microgravity payloads.
National Security Revenue Growth
- Redwire's national security revenue doubled due to increased focus on space as a warfighter domain.
- This includes satellite defense and other space-based capabilities against potential adversaries like Russia and China.