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Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) generates news as a U.S. commercial space company focused on satellites, in-space transportation, and orbital infrastructure services. Its press releases highlight developments in satellite buses, satellite components, hosted payloads, and missions flown on the company’s Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle. News coverage often centers on how Momentus supports government and commercial customers with missions such as communications, missile tracking, and science activities in orbit.
Investors and industry followers can expect frequent updates on mission milestones and technology demonstrations. For example, the company has announced environmental testing milestones for its Vigoride‑7 Orbital Service Vehicle ahead of launch on a rideshare mission, as well as selection for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. These announcements describe how Vigoride and related systems may be used for missile tracking, communications, and technology demonstrations under national defense initiatives.
Momentus also issues news about technology partnerships and component development. Recent releases describe the development of an additively manufactured fuel tank in collaboration with Velo3D, scheduled for flight testing on a Vigoride mission, and a contract with DPhi Space to host the Clustergate‑2 edge computing payload to enable software and AI applications in orbit. Such updates provide insight into the company’s work on satellite components, fuel tanks, and hosted payload platforms.
Capital markets and corporate actions are another recurring theme in Momentus news. Press releases describe private placements, warrant inducement transactions, and reverse stock splits, along with the intended use of proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. Readers tracking MNTS news can follow these financing activities alongside operational updates, gaining a view into both the company’s in-orbit projects and its funding arrangements. Bookmarking the news feed for MNTS allows interested readers to monitor mission progress, contract awards, technology collaborations, and securities-related announcements as they are disclosed.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) published a CEO Letter to Shareholders dated May 5, 2026, outlining recent operational and commercial progress. Highlights include the March 30, 2026 Vigoride 7 launch, a $10.0 million 2026 revenue forecast (9X 2025), cash of $26.2 million as of April 23, 2026, retirement of remaining convertible debt, a closed $5 million private placement, and Vigoride 8 fully subscribed for 2027.
The letter emphasizes government contracts with NASA, DoD agencies, DARPA, AFRL/SpaceWERX, SDA, and SHIELD IDIQ participation, and notes Top Secret clearance for classified program competition.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Vigoride 8 mission, a fully booked flight carrying the Spaceworks COSMIC payload and NASA‑commissioned Juno RDRE payload. The PDR advances the program into detailed design under two NASA contracts and keeps the mission on schedule for an early 2027 launch. A clear path to Critical Design Review (CDR) in late May 2026 and investment in a new facility support higher mission throughput and schedule visibility.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) closed a private placement on April 16, 2026, selling 1,333,334 shares (or equivalents) at $3.75 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $5 million.
The company said net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include debt repayment, capital expenditures, and working capital; Momentus agreed to file a registration statement to cover resale of the shares.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) announced that CEO John Rood will moderate a high-level panel titled “The Global Economics of Space” at The Space Symposium on April 16, 2026.
The session runs 2:45–3:30 p.m. in International Center South at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, featuring international agency and industry leaders discussing commercial markets, government investment, and global cooperation in space.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) announced a private placement of 1,333,334 shares at $3.75 per share, expected to raise approximately $5.0 million gross. The offering is priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules and is expected to close on or about April 15, 2026.
The company said it will use net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is sole placement agent, and Momentus agreed to file a resale registration statement covering the shares.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) reported key technical milestones for the Vigoride-7 mission after separation from SpaceX Transporter-16 at ~520 km. The spacecraft powered on, deployed solar arrays, established two-way communications with the San Jose Mission Operations Center, and completed comprehensive bus checks confirming primary and redundant subsystems are operational.
Momentus pressurized the main water-based propulsion tank, activated RCS accumulators for eight redundant thrusters, and used the ACS to damp rotation rates ahead of a planned orbit-lowering maneuver to position Vigoride-7 for payload operations.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) announced the successful deployment and early commissioning of its Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle after launch on March 30 aboard SpaceX Transporter-16.
At ~500 km altitude the vehicle deployed 1.6-kW solar arrays, established command uplink and telemetry downlink, and will host 10 government and commercial payloads over coming months while commissioning bus subsystems.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) announced the successful launch of its Vigoride 7 orbital service vehicle to low‑Earth orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter‑16 mission on March 30, 2026. Vigoride 7 will host 10 government and commercial payloads and conduct advanced demonstrations including autonomous RPO and in‑space assembly.
The mission includes contracts totaling approximately $4.2M with DARPA and $1.9M with SpaceWERX, plus agreements with NASA centers and other partners. Vigoride offers >300 kg payload capacity and up to 3 kW peak onboard power. Vigoride 8 is fully manifested for early 2027.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) completed relocation to a 61,100‑square‑foot R&D and manufacturing facility at 1762 Automation Parkway, San Jose, on March 25, 2026. The site expands clean‑room space from 4,500 to 16,000 square feet and includes labs, machine shop, robust electrical infrastructure, and a mission operations center. The move nearly quadruples clean‑room capacity and lowers monthly operating costs, enabling scaled production, faster development cycles, and enhanced support for commercial customers and national security programs including Golden Dome and MDA SHIELD. The Silicon Valley location improves supplier, partner, and talent access.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) was awarded a NASA contract to support the Space Storms Solar Sail Sentinel Demonstration Study using its Vigoride cislunar-capable platform.
The company completed the study and submitted the final report under a 2025 award; NASA may fund a follow-on study or a flight demonstration via the Flight Opportunities program. The proposed sail is 1,652 m² (~17,782 ft², about one-third of a football field) to enable earlier solar wind measurements and improved space-weather warning timelines.