Redwire completed payload integration for the European Space Agency’s Σyndeo‑3 satellite, a key milestone for the spacecraft scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The work was carried out at Redwire’s Kruibeke, Belgium facility and involved ten technology‑demonstration payloads funded by the European Commission and developed by partners in Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg. The payloads support space‑debris monitoring, low‑Earth‑orbit deorbiting and spacecraft thermal control.
The milestone positions Redwire to recognize revenue from the contract as the satellite moves into final testing and launch preparations. Redwire is the prime contractor for the mission and will deploy its Hammerhead LEO spacecraft platform and third‑generation Advanced Data and Power Management System (ADPMS‑3) avionics. The achievement also deepens Redwire’s long‑standing relationship with ESA, building on its history of delivering spacecraft for Proba missions.
Redwire’s recent financial performance shows a 50.7% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $103.4 million in Q3 2025, but a widened net loss of $41.2 million. The company has guided full‑year 2025 revenue to $320 million–$340 million, reflecting confidence in continued contract wins. The Σyndeo‑3 integration adds a new revenue stream that will be recognized as the satellite reaches launch readiness.
Management highlighted the operational achievement: “Completing payload integration is not only a technical milestone, it is a testament to the precision, discipline, and innovation that define the Redwire team’s track record of building satellites for groundbreaking multinational missions. With every new milestone, we continue to deliver valuable capabilities to our customers and partners.” The milestone complements recent wins, including an eight‑figure docking‑system agreement with The Exploration Company and a $44 million DARPA contract for the Otter VLEO mission.
The Σyndeo‑3 mission is part of the European Union’s In‑Orbit Demonstration and In‑Orbit Validation program, aimed at accelerating new technologies and stimulating the European space ecosystem. The satellite will launch from Andøya Space in Norway aboard Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum vehicle, further expanding Redwire’s launch‑vehicle partnerships.
Analysts noted that the completion of payload integration signals Redwire’s continued execution capability and positions the company to capture additional revenue from the contract. The event is part of a broader narrative of contract wins that have buoyed investor sentiment, though the company remains focused on achieving profitability through disciplined cost management and strategic investments.
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