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ESA Study Contract for Mars Spacecraft Awarded to Redwire

Part of the European Space Agency's LightShip Initiative

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Tom Patton
Mar 07, 2025
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a study contract to Redwire to conceptualize a spacecraft platform that could be delivered to Mars as a part of ESA LightShip initiative.

“This project will help us unlock new possibilities for small, cost-effective Mars platforms, pushing the boundaries of smallsat innovation."
Erik Masure, Redwire Space Europ…

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