Astrobiome Space awarded Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) a contract for the world's first commercial space greenhouse mission. This inaugural mission will operate on the International Space Station (ISS). It will focus on growing wild strawberries.
The mission employs Redwire's Greenhouse system. It will test Astrobiome's proprietary soil enhancement product. This product derives from microbes adapted to space environments. The flight aims to advance crop science. It also demonstrates the feasibility of cultivating fresh food in space. This represents a critical step for future long-duration space missions.
The technology leverages Redwire's existing Passive Orbital Nutrient Delivery System. Redwire developed this system with Tupperware Brands.