Alternatives to Redwire
The top Aerospace companies similar to Redwire, ranked by relevance (named competitors first, then how closely their sectors overlap) and our 0-100 AI-readiness score. Each links to a full profile with funding and team.
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Beyond Reach Labs37AerospacePasadena, United StatesDeveloping large, cost-effective, deployable solar arrays for satellites.
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Lockheed Martin29AerospaceBethesda, United StatesGlobal defense and aerospace manufacturer providing advanced technology systems and services.
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Northrop Grumman60Defense TechFalls Church, United StatesGlobal aerospace and defense technology company developing advanced systems for aeronautics, space, defense, and cyberspace.
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Honeywell Aerospace10AerospacePhoenix, United StatesGlobal leader in aircraft engines, avionics, and aviation products for commercial, defense, and space applications.
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Observable Space63AerospaceAdrian, United States$101.0MEnabling scalable, low-cost space-to-Earth laser communications.
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The Exploration Company61AerospaceBordeaux, Europe$105.0MEuropean private space ventures redefining independent orbital infrastructure.
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Arinna54AerospacePalo Alto, United States$4.0MBuilding ultrathin, flexible, and efficient solar cells for spacecraft.
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NewOrbit52AerospaceReading, United Kingdom$28.5MBuilding satellites for very low Earth orbit (VLEO) to advance global connectivity and insight.
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COSMIC SHIELDING CORPORATION50AerospaceAtlanta, United States$60.2MDevelops radiation shielding solutions for space.
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PAVE Space49AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$40.1MOrbital transfer vehicles for rapid satellite deployment and repositioning.
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Letara Ltd.49AerospaceSapporo, Japan$16.0MJapanese space tech startup developing hybrid rocket propulsion systems for satellite, launch, defense, and security applications.
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Air defense startup focused on mass-producing low-cost interceptors for drones and missiles.
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Develops electrospray propulsion systems for satellites.
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A next-generation commercial space station for the post-ISS low-Earth orbit economy.
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Nebex42AerospaceNew York, USA$30.0MMarket infrastructure platform for the global space economy.
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General Dynamics71AerospaceReston, United States$60.0BGlobal aerospace and defense company producing business jets, combat vehicles, submarines, and IT services.
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Quantum Systems69AerospaceGilching, Germany$1.9BDevelops AI-powered, multi-domain unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial applications.
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SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE64AerospaceWindsor, United States$73.8MProvides software for space situational awareness and operations.
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Designs and manufactures spacecraft solutions for government and commercial customers.
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Dronamics62AerospaceSofia, Bulgaria$105.8MDesigns, builds, and operates unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for logistics, civil protection, and defense.
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PDW61AerospaceHuntsville, USA$170.0MDesigns and manufactures advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for defense and public safety.
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SkyfireAI59AerospaceAustin, USA$19.5MAI-native platform for autonomous, coordinated multiship drone operations.
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SpaceX78SpaceTechStarbase, United States$10.0BDesigns, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, aiming to make humanity multiplanetary.
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ORBION Space Technology58AerospaceHoughton, United States$59.3MSpecializes in plasma propulsion systems for spacecraft.
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SWISSto1257AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$70.0MA leading enabler of the new space economy, specializing in 3D-printed satellite components and systems.
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Muon Space56AerospaceCalifornia, USA$250.0MDesigns and manufactures microsatellites for Earth observation, specializing in wildfire detection.
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Avy55AerospaceAmsterdam, Netherlands$10.0MDeveloping and deploying advanced autonomous drones for critical missions.
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Beyond Vision54AerospaceLisbon, Portugal$3.2MPortuguese drone manufacturer and partner in Intelic's European defence procurement hub.
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Stoke Space73SpaceTechKent, United States$1.3BDeveloping fully reusable rockets for low-cost, on-demand access to and from space.
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ADRANOS53AerospaceWest Lafayette, United States$21.6MSpecializes in propulsion systems for small satellites.
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EPSILON352AerospaceLos Angeles, United States$18.8MProvides test and operations execution software for complex systems.
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FIREHAWK52AerospaceDallas, United States$79.6MRocket engine manufacturer for launch and in-space applications.
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ExoAnalytic Solutions51AerospaceFoothill Ranch, United States$63.0MProvider of space domain awareness, intelligence, and advanced missile defense technology solutions.
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Loft Orbital69SpaceTechSan Francisco, United States$326.0MLoft Orbital provides a full-stack solution for deploying and operating microsatellites in orbit.
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DeltaQuad49AerospaceDuivendrecht, Netherlands$47.3MNetherlands-based drone manufacturer participating in Intelic's European defence procurement hub.
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L3Harris Technologies34AerospaceMelbourne, United StatesGlobal aerospace and defense technology innovator providing advanced solutions across multiple domains.
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Kelluu49AerospaceFinland$17.3MOperates the world’s largest autonomous airship fleet for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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THINK ORBITAL48AerospaceBoulder, United States$9.5MDevelops in-orbit infrastructure and components for space sustainability.
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Axiom Space68SpaceTechHouston, United States$943.0MAxiom Space is building the first commercial space station and providing human spaceflight services.
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kayhan. space48AerospaceBoulder, United States$11.3MSoftware for space situational awareness and collision avoidance.
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Sonic Fire Tech47AerospaceCleveland, United States$3.5MNASA-inspired fire tech startup developing infrasound-based fire defense systems that detect and suppress fires without water or chemicals.
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Lux Aeterna47AerospaceDenver, United States$14.0MDeveloping the world's first fully reusable satellite platform to enable high-tempo, cost-effective orbital operations.
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Aavuus31AerospaceEspoo, FinlandBuilding a global network of ground-based laser stations for precise orbital object tracking.
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Airvolute45AerospaceTrnava, Slovakia$1.5MSlovakian drone manufacturer and partner in Intelic's European defence procurement hub.
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Impulse Space64SpaceRedondo Beach, United States$500.0MIn-space transportation company building autonomous orbital transfer vehicles, founded by SpaceX employee #1.
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ArianeGroup64SpaceTechParis, France$95.0MEuropean leader in space launchers and defense systems, developing and operating reliable civil and military launch vehicles.
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Airbus Zephyr64Defense TechPortsmouth, United Kingdom$202.4MSolar-electric, high-altitude pseudo-satellite for persistent stratospheric operations.
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A premier player in precision technologies, specializing in critical safety components for solid rocket motors.
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Ramon.Space63Software Defined (SD)Tel Aviv, Israel$43.5MBuilds space-resilient super-computing systems for cloud computing in space.
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Rocket Lab62SpaceTechLong Beach, United States$2.1BAn end-to-end space company providing launch services, satellite manufacturing, and space systems solutions.
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Firefly Aerospace62SpaceTechCedar Park, United States$1.3BAmerican aerospace company developing launch vehicles and spacecraft for commercial and government customers.
- DEDeep Space Energy SIA41AerospaceLatvia$1.1M
Developing novel radioscopic generator technology for space and lunar exploration.
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True Anomaly61Defense TechDenver, United States$650.0MDefense tech company building a space domain awareness and defense platform.
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Starfish Space61SpaceTechTukwila, United States$36.0MDevelops autonomous spacecraft for on-orbit satellite servicing, life extension, and debris capture.
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Isar Aerospace60SpaceTechMunich, Germany$270.0MGerman rocket developer aiming to scale launch operations.
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Intuitive Machines60SpaceTechHouston, United States$200.0MSpace exploration company that achieved the first commercial moon landing.
- FUFuVeX38AerospaceTudela, Spain$3.0M
Develops, manufactures, and operates long-range drones for civil and defense applications, specializing in critical infrastructure inspection.
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Stoke Space58SpaceTechKent, United States$685.1MDeveloping fully and rapidly reusable rockets for low-cost, on-demand access to and from space.
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Astroscale57SpaceTechTokyo, Japan$390.8MAstroscale is a global leader in on-orbit servicing and space sustainability solutions.
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TERRAN ORBITAL55SpaceTechBoca Raton, United States$391.4MManufacturer of small satellites and satellite-based solutions for government and commercial partners.
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