Redwire’s new version release supports customers’ needs for rapid development of mission concepts and analysis.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—A new version release of Acorn 2.0 software from space and defense technology company Redwire Corporation harnesses the power of agent-based modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex problems that may exceed the capacity of static modeling tools, the company said in a press release.
Acorn 2.0, built on Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA), is an advanced modeling and simulation software product that supports aerospace and defense customers’ needs for rapid development of mission concepts and analysis. With agent-based architecture, Acorn 2.0 is said to offer aerospace and defense customers the ability to rapidly simulate and validate prospective solutions, such as hybrid architectures; meshed networks; multi-domain operations; virtual, cyber, test, and evaluation ranges; high-fidelity spacecraft communications; and supply chain digital twins.
Key advantages of Acorn 2.0 are reported to include accelerated and interactive simulation modes; rapid integration and test (in-the-loop/hybrid architectures; heterogeneous agents); offensive/defensive cyber and vulnerability assessments and analysis; and dynamic, interactive, and immersive user experience. The software is also compatible with existing artificial intelligence and modeling and simulation tools and agents, the release stated.
“Acorn 2.0 represents a significant advancement in modeling and simulation capabilities for aerospace and defense customers that are tackling some of the most complex missions in space,” said Tom Campbell, president of Redwire Space Missions, in a statement. “We recognize the challenges of large space-based architectures—from satellite constellations to layered defense systems—require robust domain-specific digital engineering systems and, through Acorn 2.0, we are excited to deliver these solutions to our customers.”
Redwire has already begun Acorn 2.0 software deployments for select customers. The company recently announced a contract with DeepSat, an Earth observation startup, that will leverage Acorn 2.0 and in-orbit AI to support the architectural design and performance optimization of its satellite constellation.
Redwire Corporation is an integrated space and defense tech company focused on advanced technologies. Its approximately 1,300 employees throughout the United States and Europe are committed to delivering innovative space and airborne platforms that transform the future of multi-domain operations.
“We are building the future of aerospace infrastructure, autonomous systems, and multi-domain operations, leveraging digital engineering and AI automation,” the company stated in the release.