Redwire (NYSE: RDW) and Kratos (NASDAQ: KTOS) supply the hidden systems that keep satellites powered, connected and operational. Both could benefit as the space economy expands, but Redwire's broader hardware portfolio and emerging in-space manufacturing strategy may offer the more compelling long-term upside.
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