Loadpath

What Loadpath does

Loadpath was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where it employs 501-1,000 personnel developing mechanical, structural, and thermal technologies for satellite and space launch applications. In 2020, Loadpath participated in a merger of space technology companies that formed Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a publicly traded integrated aerospace and defense entity now headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with Loadpath continuing to operate as a contributing entity within the consolidated portfolio.

Through the broader corporate platform, Loadpath's heritage technologies feed into an integrated product portfolio spanning space and defense domains. Core offerings include the Stalker UAS (with the VXE30 variant deployed to U.S. Marine Corps/Navy under the PMA-263 Long Range/Long Endurance program of record), the Penguin UAS delivered to Ukraine Armed Forces, ELSA high-performance low-mass solar arrays supplied to Moog Inc. for national security programs, and IROSA roll-out solar arrays (8 wings delivered to the ISS, boosting station power by 20-30%). Spacecraft products include the Mako platform for the U.S. Space Force Tetra-5 on-orbit refueling program, the SabreSat platform for DARPA's Otter VLEO program, and PROBA-3 spacecraft integration. ISR capabilities include the Octopus E140 MWIR and E180 HD MWIR payloads, while optical imaging and sun sensor technology flew on NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft. Adjacent capabilities include avionics, RF systems, structures and mechanisms, regolith manufacturing, and on-orbit bioprinting and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Revenue is generated predominantly through direct government contracts (B2G) with U.S. Department of Defense branches, NASA, DARPA, AFRL, and allied foreign militaries, with hardware sales as the dominant revenue model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the specialized, mission-critical nature of the products. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by direct engagement on programs of record; international distribution occurs via direct sales to allied forces. Reported customers are exclusively government entities or government-aligned prime contractors, with the Albuquerque operations specifically supported by a 2022 New Mexico Economic Development Department award.

Name

Loadpath

Legal name

Redwire Corporation

Website

https://loadpath.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Loadpath, founded in 2009 in Albuquerque and now part of Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), delivers mechanical, structural, and thermal technologies for satellites and space launch systems serving U.S. DoD, NASA, and allied military customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace & Defense Components

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Structures, Mechanisms & Thermal Control (IMABACAF)

Keywords

• Mechanical engineering services
• Structural engineering
• Thermal control systems
• Satellite components
• Space launch technologies

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Defense Contracts: Primary revenue stream from direct contracts with U.S. Department of Defense, military branches, and government agencies for aerospace and defense technology systems including UAS, ISR payloads, and spacecraft platforms
2. Space Infrastructure Systems: Revenue from development and delivery of space systems including solar arrays, spacecraft platforms, and components for government and commercial space programs
3. International Military Sales: Direct contracted sales to allied foreign military forces including Penguin UAS delivery to Ukraine Armed Forces
4. Space-based Research Services: On-orbit operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing research services for scientific and commercial applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Loadpath delivers mechanical, structural, and thermal technologies for satellite and space launch applications, headquartered in Albuquerque with 501-1000 employees. The company designs, analyzes, manufactures, tests, and delivers integrated aerospace hardware including spacecraft platforms, roll-out solar arrays, ISR/optics payloads, uncrewed aerial systems, and avionics for U.S. government space and defense programs. Its products have supported missions such as NASA's Artemis II, the International Space Station (ISS), and Department of Defense UAS programs.

Product overview

Redwire is an integrated aerospace and defense company offering a multi-product portfolio spanning space tech and defense tech. The company provides advanced spacecraft platforms (Mako, SabreSat, PROBA-3), uncrewed aerial systems (Stalker UAS, Penguin UAS), space-based power solutions (ELSA solar arrays, IROSA), and ISR/optics payloads (Octopus E140, E180 HD). Redwire also offers enabling technologies including avionics, RF systems, structures & mechanisms, and optical imaging/sun sensor technology for NASA missions. The company focuses on digital engineering and AI-enabled autonomous operations across multiple domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stalker UAS (VXE30) Combat-proven small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) with advanced navigation, delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy Marine Corps for Long Range/Long Endurance reconnaissance and target acquisition.
• ELSA High-Performance, Low-Mass Solar Arrays High-performance, low-mass solar arrays delivering reliable and robust power across all orbits, developed for Moog Inc. for national security programs.
• IROSA (ISS Roll-Out Solar Arrays) Roll-out solar arrays designed, analyzed, manufactured, tested and delivered for the International Space Station, designed to produce over 160 kilowatts and boost station power by 20 to 30%.
• Octopus ISR and Optics Payloads Multi-spectral EO/IR Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance payloads including the Octopus E140 MWIR (long-range performance, precision geolocation, all-weather capabilities) and the Octopus E180 HD MWIR (4K resolution high-definition ISR).
• PROBA-3 Spacecraft Spacecraft integration, testing, onboard computer, and development of the 3D Energetic Electron Spectrometer technology demonstration payload for the PROBA-3 mission.
• SabreSat Platform Spacecraft platform built for DARPA's Otter program to demonstrate technologies enabling operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
• Penguin UAS Combat-proven uncrewed aerial system delivered to the Ukraine Armed Forces for advanced reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
• Mako Spacecraft Platform Spacecraft platform delivered in pairs for the U.S. Space Force and Air Force Research Laboratory's Tetra-5 program to validate on-orbit refueling technologies for satellites.
• Advanced Optical Imaging and Sun Sensor Technology Advanced optical imaging and sun sensor technology launched onboard the Orion spacecraft as part of NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160+ kilowatts power output delivered via 8 IROSA wings for ISS, boosting station power by 20-30%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA Artemis II mission partnership with Redwire's advanced optical imaging and sun sensor technology deployed on Orion spacecraft for the historic first crewed lunar mission of the Artemis program

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Redwire Corporation: Redwire Corporation (RDW) was formed in 2020 through a merger of which Loadpath was a constituent entity, and continues to operate the mechanical/structural/thermal capabilities originally associated with Loadpath across Artemis II, ISS IROSA, PROBA-3, and Tetra-5 programs. It is the most direct commercial analogue given the shared heritage.
• Moog Inc. Moog's space and defense segment manufactures precision motion-control components, mechanisms, and structures used in launch vehicles and satellites — Moog is named in Loadpath's data as a customer for ELSA solar arrays, illustrating overlapping market presence and capability profile.
• Northrop Grumman Space Systems: Northrop Grumman's Space Systems segment designs and builds satellite structures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware for national-security and civil missions — a broad incumbent that competes for the same NASA/DoD contracts Loadpath's capabilities support.
• Thales Alenia Space: Thales Alenia Space manufactures satellite platforms, structures, and thermal subsystems for civil and defense customers worldwide — comparable to Loadpath in product category, customer mix, and qualification depth on long-cycle space hardware.
• Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus Defence and Space's Space Systems division produces satellite structures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware for ESA, NASA, and commercial operators — a broad incumbent serving overlapping civil/defense space customer set.
• Lockheed Martin Space: Lockheed Martin Space builds satellites, solar arrays, mechanisms, and thermal-control subsystems for NASA and DoD — competing for many of the same Artemis, Orion, and Space Force programs where Loadpath's capabilities apply.

Direct peers

• Beyond Gravity: Beyond Gravity (formerly RUAG Space) is a leading European supplier of space structures, mechanisms, and thermal products for satellites and launchers — directly comparable to Loadpath's mechanical/structural/thermal portfolio on satellite and launch-vehicle applications.
• Honeybee Robotics (Blue Origin): Honeybee Robotics specializes in space mechanisms, robotics, and motion-control subsystems for spacecraft, sample handling, and planetary exploration — overlapping directly with Loadpath's mechanisms and thermal subsystems work on civil and defense space programs.
• OHB SE: OHB is a European space prime that builds complete satellite platforms and subsystems including structures and thermal management, frequently as a supplier to ESA and commercial constellation operators — comparable to Loadpath's space hardware delivery model.
• MDA Space: MDA Space builds satellite subsystems including robotics, mechanisms, and antenna/structural products for civil and commercial space — directly comparable in capability profile to Loadpath's structures and mechanisms focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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