Redwire Corp

Formed on June 1, 2020, by AE Industrial Partners, Redwire was initially created through the merger of Adcole Space and Deep Space Systems. Shortly after formation, on June 24, 2020, Redwire acquired Jacksonville, Florida -based Made In Space, Inc. The addition of Made in Space added 3D printing to the company's portfolio. On September 15, 2020, Redwire announced that it was moving its headquarters to Jacksonville.

Longmont, Colorado -based Roccor was acquired by Redwire on October 29, 2020. The acquisition added capabilities in the manufacturing of solar panels, antennas, and deployable booms. The payload launch technology maker, LoadPath, was acquired on December 15, 2020. Redwire acquired Littleton, Colorado -based Oakman Aerospace on January 19, 2021. Deployable Space Systems was acquired by on February 23, 2021, adding Roll Out Solar Array (ROSA) capabilities to Redwire's portfolio.

Redwire announced on March 25, 2021 its intentions to go public through a merger with the SPAC Genesis Park Acquisition Corp., valuing the company at US$615 million.

On January 22, 2025, Redwire announced the acquisition of Edge Autonomy, a drone manufacturer specializing in defense capabilities. The deal is a shift for Redwire with more focus into defense markets, in which drone warfare will align with satellite capabilities. In August, the new partnership resulted in a prototype for a long range reconnaissance drone for the U.S. Army.