https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2025/11/19/darpa-awards-redwire-44m-to-continue-otter-vleo-mission/
Nov 19, 2025 - DARPA has awarded Redwire a $44 million phase 2 contract to advance an “air-breathing” spacecraft in the Otter VLEO mission.
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https://payloadspace.com/redwire-wins-44m-darpa-contract-for-vleo-demo/
Nov 20, 2025 - Redwire Corporation ($RDW) landed a $44M Phase 2 contract from DARPA to manufacture a VLEO satellite with air breathing electric propulsion.
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250303573165/en/Albedo-Selected-for-%2412M-STRATFI-Contract-to-Provide-Operational-VLEO-Data-for-U.S.-Air-Force-Research-Laboratory
Albedo, soon to be the first commercial company to operate in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), has been selected for a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) oppor...
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