Read more: Found hereGOLETA, Calif. - Redwire in Goleta has completed a key solar component system capable of orbiting the moon as a power source and also working on the lunar surface for up to 90 days at a time.
Redwire Civil and International Space President Mike Gold, "this is the culmination of a decade or more of work here in Goleta, of pursuing the dream of not only bringing people back to the moon but this time bringing them back to stay."
The large Roll Out Solar Arrays known as 'ROSA' will be attached to an orbiting space craft and other smaller versions will have similar power uses.
Gold said, "so we hope to be using this technology, not only on the space station around the moon, but also on the surface of the moon itself."
International partners from countries including Japan, Canada and United Arab Emirates joined in the presentation. Redwire says this project creates and grows domestic jobs.
Redwire CEO Pete Cannito said, "because it supports U.S. manufacturing jobs here in California in the United States. The foundation of what the U.S. is capable of doing in the terms of high tech in manufacturing you will see nothing better."
The reveal was in a special design facility which required protective personal coverings for the staff and guests watching the debut.
Gold said, "we need to learn not only how to conduct science on the moon, but how to live off the land."
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