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Redwire’s SpaceMD Books Up to 32 Mini-Labs on Future SpaceX Starfall Mission

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Redwire subsidiary SpaceMD will fly up to 32 mini-labs aboard a future SpaceX Starfall mission, marking the reentry vehicle’s first dedicated mission. The agreement expands Redwire’s role in commercial microgravity research and establishes an initial payload commitment for Starfall’s planned operations.

Discovered 2026-08-07T05:51:44.401318-07:00 | 2026-08-07T05:51:44.401318-07:00

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  • The contract provides Starfall with its first dedicated mission and a potential manifest of up to 32 mini-labs, offering an early indication of demand for the vehicle’s commercial research capacity.
  • SpaceMD’s agreement builds on Redwire’s planned dedicated microgravity research mission, reinforcing the company’s strategy of using commercial space transportation for biotechnology and pharmaceutical experiments.

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