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Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Science
- Business Wire
Redwire Selected by NASA to Facilitate Biotechnology Research as Part of Historic International Human Spaceflight Mission
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next- generation space economy, announced today that it has been selected by NASA to facilitate a Space Microalgae biotechnology experiment. The experiment, developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), and the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi will launch on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS). The Space Microalgae investigation will analyze the impact of microgravity on the growth, metabolism, and genetic activity of three strains of edible microalgae, which researchers are assessing as a potential sustainable food source for long-duration space missions. For this research mission, Redwire will manage mission integration, scientific fulfillment, and on orbit operations. 'Redwire is proud to be working with NASA, ISRO, the ICGEB, and NIPGR on this multinational biotechnology research effort that could have significant implications for future long-duration spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars,' said John Vellinger, Redwire's President of In-Space Industries. 'As a global leader in microgravity research and development technologies, it is incredibly exciting to contribute to global scientific progress in sustainable food sources for long-duration space missions. 'We are excited to engage with Redwire to launch this important investigation to the ISS,' said Dr. Shashi Kumar from the ICGEB. 'This work will help advance our knowledge of microalgae as supplement for crew nutrition so critical for the future of long-duration spaceflight. The Government of India's BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy has an important vertical on space biomanufacturing, and this work is the first space project to be supported under it.' Redwire is the global leader in microgravity research, development, and manufacturing technologies, specializing in space biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and plant research. Redwire has more than three decades of human spaceflight heritage and experience producing and operating systems and currently owns nine payloads and facilities aboard the ISS, including Redwire's trailblazing BioFabrication Facility and PIL-BOX platform. Leveraging these unique capabilities, Redwire has successfully bio-printed the first-ever human knee meniscus and first live human heart tissue in space and has successfully grown small molecule crystals optimized for drug development in microgravity. Ax-4 will launch an international crew of astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the United States to the ISS marking the second human spaceflight mission for India, Poland, and Hungary. It will also be the first time all three nations will conduct an investigation on board the ISS. About Redwire Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is a global space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial, and national security programs. Redwire's proven and reliable capabilities include avionics, sensors, power solutions, critical structures, mechanisms, radio frequency systems, platforms, missions, and microgravity payloads. Redwire combines decades of flight heritage and proven experience with an agile and innovative culture. Redwire's approximately 750 employees working from 17 facilities located throughout the United States and Europe are committed to building a bold future in space for humanity, pushing the envelope of discovery and science while creating a better world on Earth. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Redwire Selected by NASA to Facilitate Biotechnology Research as Part of Historic International Human Spaceflight Mission
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next- generation space economy, announced today that it has been selected by NASA to facilitate a Space Microalgae biotechnology experiment. The experiment, developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), and the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi will launch on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS). The Space Microalgae investigation will analyze the impact of microgravity on the growth, metabolism, and genetic activity of three strains of edible microalgae, which researchers are assessing as a potential sustainable food source for long-duration space missions. For this research mission, Redwire will manage mission integration, scientific fulfillment, and on orbit operations. "Redwire is proud to be working with NASA, ISRO, the ICGEB, and NIPGR on this multinational biotechnology research effort that could have significant implications for future long-duration spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars," said John Vellinger, Redwire's President of In-Space Industries. "As a global leader in microgravity research and development technologies, it is incredibly exciting to contribute to global scientific progress in sustainable food sources for long-duration space missions. "We are excited to engage with Redwire to launch this important investigation to the ISS," said Dr. Shashi Kumar from the ICGEB. "This work will help advance our knowledge of microalgae as supplement for crew nutrition so critical for the future of long-duration spaceflight. The Government of India's BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy has an important vertical on space biomanufacturing, and this work is the first space project to be supported under it." Redwire is the global leader in microgravity research, development, and manufacturing technologies, specializing in space biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and plant research. Redwire has more than three decades of human spaceflight heritage and experience producing and operating systems and currently owns nine payloads and facilities aboard the ISS, including Redwire's trailblazing BioFabrication Facility and PIL-BOX platform. Leveraging these unique capabilities, Redwire has successfully bio-printed the first-ever human knee meniscus and first live human heart tissue in space and has successfully grown small molecule crystals optimized for drug development in microgravity. Ax-4 will launch an international crew of astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the United States to the ISS marking the second human spaceflight mission for India, Poland, and Hungary. It will also be the first time all three nations will conduct an investigation on board the ISS. About Redwire Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is a global space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial, and national security programs. Redwire's proven and reliable capabilities include avionics, sensors, power solutions, critical structures, mechanisms, radio frequency systems, platforms, missions, and microgravity payloads. Redwire combines decades of flight heritage and proven experience with an agile and innovative culture. Redwire's approximately 750 employees working from 17 facilities located throughout the United States and Europe are committed to building a bold future in space for humanity, pushing the envelope of discovery and science while creating a better world on Earth. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Emily 305-632-9137 Investors: investorrelations@ 904-425-1431 Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Eight arrested in auto driver murder case
Patna: Eight people have been arrested in connection with the murder of an autorickshaw driver, Shashi Kumar (28), near Dhanuki Mor under the Agamkuan police station area in Patna City. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Avakash Kumar revealed on Saturday that the murder was the result of a dispute over the sharing of stolen property. "The criminals have been identified and arrested with the help of technical evidence. During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused and the victim were part of a professional gang of thieves operating across several police station areas over the past two to three months," he said. The gang's involvement has been traced to 12 robbery incidents in various locations since March. "Information about the gang has been shared with other districts to aid further investigations," the SSP added. The arrested people were identified as Anil Kumar Mahto, Vicky Kumar, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Rahul Kumar, Rocky Ram, Baiju Kumar Ram, Shubham Kumar and Shivam Kumar. Police recovered 162 grams of gold jewellery, over 4.5 kg of silver ornaments, a motorbike, helmet, 12 cellphones, three pistols, four magazines and 12 live cartridges. The total value of recovered goods is estimated at Rs 30 lakh.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Bihar girl saved from trafficker at Delhi railway station
NEW DELHI: A 15-year-old girl, allegedly lured from Bihar and brought to Delhi to be sold for Rs 2 lakh, was rescued by the police near the railway station, an official said on Monday. The accused, identified as Shashi Kumar, 23, lured the minor girl during a train journey and brought her to Delhi under false pretences, police said. 'A suspicious man was spotted with a young girl at the station. He was apprehended on the spot, and the girl was taken away for preliminary questioning,' a senior officer said. The girl said she was a resident of Darbhanga, Bihar, and had left home two days ago after a quarrel with her mother. She was approached by the accused at Chhapra Railway Station, the officer said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Delhi Police rescues teen from human trafficking attempt near New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi: A 15-year-old girl from Bihar was rescued by just in time from a man who allegedly attempted to sell her for Rs 2 lakh near .According to police, they received specific intelligence on May 8 about a suspected attempt involving a minor girl brought from Bihar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "A team was immediately formed and acted on the information, reaching New Delhi Railway Station with the informer. They spotted a suspicious man with a young girl. The suspect was apprehended on the spot, and the girl was safely separated for questioning," DCP (Central) M Harsha Vardhan initial questioning, the girl revealed that she was from Darbhanga, Bihar, and had left home on May 6 after an argument with her mother. "She said she boarded a train to Delhi intending to visit her maternal aunt. On the way, at Chhapra Railway Station, she met a man who introduced himself as Shashi Kumar. Claiming to help her, he offered to take her to his brother's house in Delhi. However, once they arrived in the capital, he allegedly threatened to sell her for Rs 2 lakh if she did not comply," DCP Vardhan added.A police source stated that the man made several attempts to sell the girl over the two days, and it was through local informers that police tracked his whereabouts. A decoy customer was allegedly sent, which confirmed the suspect's accused, identified as 23-year-old Shashi Kumar from Pairvakhuri village in Bihar's Araria district, confessed during interrogation that he planned to exploit the girl for financial gain, citing personal hardship.A case was registered at Kamla Market Police Station under sections 137 (Kidnapping) and 144 (Exploitation of a trafficked person) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police are now investigating whether he is connected to any broader trafficking girl has been handed over to Child Welfare authorities for further care.
