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LIFTOFF! SpaceX AX-4 Crew Launch [4K]
The Launch Pad· 2025-06-25 06:55
T - 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ignition and liftoff. For three nations, a new chapter in space takes flight. Godspeed X4. ...
AeroVironment(AVAV) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-24 21:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record fiscal year revenue of $821 million, which is 14% higher than the prior year period, and record fourth quarter revenues of $275 million, which is 40% higher than the prior year period [7][38] - The total bookings for fiscal year 2025 reached $1.2 billion, indicating robust demand for the company's solutions [7][39] - The funded backlog at the end of fiscal year 2025 was $726 million, which is 82% higher than the prior fiscal year [7][39] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $61.6 million, up from $22.2 million in the previous year, driven by higher revenue and gross margins [24] - Full year adjusted EBITDA was $146.4 million, representing 17.8% of revenue, a 15% increase over FY 2024 [24] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Loitering Munition Systems (LMS) segment saw revenues for Q4 rise 87% to $138 million, with full fiscal year revenues of $352 million, an 83% increase [11] - The Uncrewed Systems (UXS) segment posted Q4 revenues of $113 million, a nearly 9% increase year-over-year, while full year revenues were slightly lower at $382 million [12] - The McCready Works segment reported Q4 revenues of $24 million, a 24% increase, with full year revenues of $87 million, which was 14% higher than the prior year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - 52% of the company's revenues were from international customers, with over 24% coming from non-Ukraine European customers [23] - The company received orders from eight countries for Switchblade products worth nearly $250 million in FY 2025 [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company closed the acquisition of BlueHalo, enhancing its position as a defense tech leader with a comprehensive portfolio across air, land, sea, space, and cyber [7][39] - Starting in fiscal year 2026, the company will operate under two distinct business segments: Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy [18][32] - The company plans to continue investing in R&D, having invested nearly $2 billion over the past decade to develop disruptive solutions [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position to meet rising demands from the U.S. Department of Defense and its allies, particularly in loitering munitions and autonomous systems [49][90] - The company anticipates strong organic growth in fiscal year 2026 and beyond, with revenue guidance set between $1.9 billion and $2 billion [7][39] Other Important Information - The company expects adjusted gross margins in the range of 29% to 31% for fiscal year 2026 [34] - The company plans to invest in expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet increased demand for its products [12][63] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on Army's transformation initiative and its impact on Switchblade orders - Management highlighted the strong growth in the Switchblade business and expressed optimism about additional opportunities stemming from the Army's modernization efforts [45][49] Question: Inquiry about write-downs in unfunded backlog related to foreign military sales - Management confirmed there were no write-downs related to the LMS business or foreign military sales in the quarter [52][53] Question: Market opportunity for P550 and Red Dragon - Management indicated strong market potential for both products, with expectations for initial orders and significant future revenue generation [61][64] Question: Clarification on revenue guidance and visibility - Management explained that the guidance reflects a range of potential outcomes based on timing of contracts and funding approvals from the U.S. Department of Defense [74][86] Question: Assessment of NATO's potential 5% GDP spending pledge - Management noted that increased international demand for their systems is expected, particularly in Europe, due to ongoing global security challenges [105]
Redwire (RDW) Conference Transcript
2025-06-24 18:20
Redwire (RDW) Conference Summary - June 24, 2025 Company Overview - Redwire was established over five years ago, initially as a thesis in a private equity firm, AE Industrial, which was primarily focused on commercial aerospace at the time [2][3] - The company aims to fill the gap in the middle market space sector, targeting opportunities between large primes and smaller venture-backed startups [4] Growth and Acquisitions - Redwire acquired eight companies within eighteen months while private, capitalizing on favorable multiples [5] - The company has experienced a 30% compound annual growth rate, indicating rapid growth and the need for capital [5][6] - Redwire has made significant acquisitions in European markets, recognizing growth opportunities in both the U.S. and Europe [6] Strategic Positioning - The company has transitioned into defense technology, particularly in the domain of space as a warfighter area [7] - Redwire is focusing on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) operations, positioning itself as a major player in this emerging market [12][13] - The company is moving up the value chain by selectively priming projects where it has a strategic advantage [12][14] Market Dynamics - Redwire operates in multiple domains, integrating airborne and spaceborne systems, which share similar technologies and missions [19][21] - The company is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for multi-domain capabilities in defense and national security [22][23] Commercialization and Future Opportunities - Redwire is actively involved in the commercialization of space, including partnerships for the International Space Station and future commercial space stations [24][27] - The company is advancing in space manufacturing, particularly with its PillVox technology, which is moving from R&D to production [30][31][33] Financial Outlook - Redwire's revenue model includes hardware sales, software capabilities, and transactional orders for drones, which are currently being deployed in various military operations [40][42] - The company is focused on increasing its market share and profitability through differentiated technologies and early mover advantages [43][44] Key Takeaways for Investors 1. Redwire's merchant supplier model provides a strong economic foundation [46] 2. The company has moved up the value chain, allowing for selective priming in high-growth areas [46] 3. Redwire is positioned for future opportunities in advanced biopharma and microgravity manufacturing [46][47] Conclusion - Redwire is strategically positioned to leverage its foundational technologies and market dynamics, ensuring resilience and potential for breakout growth in the evolving space industry [47]
WISe.ART Launches Mayte Spínola’s “Galactic Christ” into Space Aboard SpaceX Mission Pioneering Space-Based Art NFTs and Digital Expression
Globenewswire· 2025-06-24 13:25
WISe.ART Launches Mayte Spínola’s “Galactic Christ” into Space Aboard SpaceX Mission Pioneering Space-Based Art NFTs and Digital Expression Geneva, Switzerland, June 24, 2025 –WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that WISe.ART, its secure NFT marketplace subsidiary has successfully launched Spanish artist Mayte Spínola’s digital artwork El Cristo Cósmico (“The Galactic Christ”) into low Earth o ...
Parsons Corporation is Ready Now to Build America's Brand New, State Of-The-Art Air Traffic Control System
Globenewswire· 2025-06-24 11:30
CHANTILLY, Va., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a collaboration to deliver on President Donald Trump’s and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s vision for a brand new, state of-the-art air traffic control system. This collaboration directly responds to Secretary Duffy's call for world-class innovators to rapidly spearhead the overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) National Airspace System (NAS), prioritizing an open ven ...
TOUCHDOWN! SpaceX Falcon 9 | Transporter-14
The Launch Pad· 2025-06-23 21:59
Watch as SpaceX lands a Falcon 9 booster after launching Transporter-14 from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! SUBSCRIBE to The Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@TheLaunchPad SUBSCRIBE to TLP Space News! http ...
Curiosity sparks extraordinary | Tian ran Gao | TEDxQMDS Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 15:25
Hello everyone, my name is Sean. It is honor to stand here and share my thoughts with all of you. Everybody, have you heard of the word curiosity.Comes from Latin word cura, meaning to care. But what if I told you curiosity is the reason you're alive today. Think about it.Our ancestors didn't survive because they were the strongest or the fastest. They survive because they ask questions. What's behind that mountain.How can we make fire. Why do stars shine. Curiosity kept them exploring, learning, and adapti ...
LIVE! SpaceX Starlink 15-7 Launch from Vandenberg, California
The Launch Pad· 2025-06-22 12:47
LIVE! Watch LIVE as SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! SUBSCRIBE to The Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@TheLaunchPad SUBSCRIB ...
LIVE! Blue Origin NS-33 Crew Launch
The Launch Pad· 2025-06-21 13:16
Watch as Blue Origin launches the NS-33 Crew on a suborbital New Shepard mission from Launch Site One in West Texas. The crew of six will include Allie Kuehner and her husband, Carl Kuehner, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno, Jr., Owolabi Salis, and James (Jim) Sitkin. For a full detailed mission briefing visit: https://tlpnetwork.com/launches/ns-33 Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Memb ...
European Space Agency's Aschbacher on Funding, Launches, Defense
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-21 06:00
Just out of the corner of my eye, I see a couple of massive rockets which dominate the skyline here. Why doesn't Europe and its space industry dominate in the same way that that we see in the United States. What is it that we're not doing here, not funding here that we need to fund to be on par.I mean, I wouldn't say that Europe is not dominating. We have some of the programs that are the world's best programs that day. Earth Observation, the Copernicus program is delivering the largest amounts of data of o ...