$RDW: On May 20th 2026, Redwire released its initial point design for a Data Center in Space prototype, compatible to be launched on Falcon 9 or larger fairings such as New Glenn.
"A primary driver of the configuration was compatibility with existing launch vehicle constraints, specifically packaging within a Falcon 9 fairing, where vertically stacked configurations provide better packing efficiency than radial arrangements.
The spacecraft structure is optimized to minimize height while providing sufficient stiffness for radiator support and accommodating core subsystems.
In the Falcon 9 configuration, overall vehicle height is driven by radiator dimensions overlapping the stowed solar arrays, resulting in an approximately 1.1 m tall vehicle and enabling sixunit stacking.
For larger fairings, such as New Glenn, increased lateral spacing between arrays allows the radiator to be nested between them, reducing overall height and improving packaging efficiency"