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DARPA Otter Very Low Earth Orbit Contract
DARPA contract for world's first air-breathing spacecraft in very low Earth orbit.
A $44M DARPA Phase 2 contract to Redwire for the Otter Very Low Earth Orbit mission, demonstrating the world's first air-breathing spacecraft. Built on Redwire's SabreSat platform, the spacecraft showcases innovative software and hardware systems designed to extend spacecraft life and enhance performance in challenging low-altitude orbital environments for defense, intelligence, and communications missions.
Award detail
- Agency
- DARPA
- Award ID
- DARPA Otter VLEO
- Ceiling value
- $44M
- Vehicle
- Cost-plus-fixed-fee (research phase 2)
- Awarded
- 2025-11-19
- Period of performance ends
- 2029-11-18
Frequently asked
- What is the DARPA Otter Very Low Earth Orbit Contract contract?
- A $44M DARPA Phase 2 contract to Redwire for the Otter Very Low Earth Orbit mission, demonstrating the world's first air-breathing spacecraft. Built on Redwire's SabreSat platform, the spacecraft showcases innovative software and hardware systems designed to extend spacecraft life and enhance performance in challenging low-altitude orbital environments for defense, intelligence, and communications missions.
- Which agency awarded the DARPA Otter Very Low Earth Orbit Contract contract?
- The DARPA Otter Very Low Earth Orbit Contract contract was awarded by DARPA under a Cost-plus-fixed-fee (research phase 2) vehicle.
- How much is the DARPA Otter Very Low Earth Orbit Contract contract worth?
- The DARPA Otter Very Low Earth Orbit Contract contract has a value of $44M, awarded on 2025-11-19.
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$44M DARPA Otter VLEO Phase 2 contract to Redwire, November 2025 — Awarded 2025-11-19 — Period of performance through 2029-11-18
Redwire: Redwire Awarded $44 Million DARPA Contract to Advance Very Low-Earth Orbit MissionVerified2025-11-19