Momentus Awarded Expansion of Defense Department Contract For Assembly of Large Structures in Space
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) has secured an expanded contract from DARPA's Defense Sciences Office for Phase 3 of the NOM4D program, valued at approximately $3.5 million. The contract involves conducting an in-orbit demonstration of large-scale structure assembly, scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission in early 2026.
The mission will utilize Momentus' Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle to validate the functionality and performance of in-space assembly payload in LEO environment. This marks Momentus' fourth Vigoride mission and first supporting DARPA. The NOM4D program aims to develop foundations for building structures in space, such as solar arrays, antennas, and optics, specifically designed for space fabrication.
The company will provide full-service support, including launch services, payload integration, and in-orbit hosting. Additional capacity remains available for customers planning LEO deployment and hosted payload missions in early 2026, with capabilities to support microsatellites up to 200 kg and provide power up to 1kW.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) ha ottenuto un contratto ampliato dall'Ufficio delle Scienze della Difesa della DARPA per la Fase 3 del programma NOM4D, dal valore di circa 3,5 milioni di dollari. Il contratto prevede la realizzazione di una dimostrazione in orbita dell'assemblaggio di strutture su larga scala, prevista per il lancio in una missione rideshare del Transporter di SpaceX all'inizio del 2026.
La missione utilizzerà il Veicolo di Servizio Orbital Vigoride di Momentus per convalidare la funzionalità e le prestazioni del carico utile per l'assemblaggio nello spazio in un ambiente LEO. Questo rappresenta la quarta missione Vigoride di Momentus e la prima a supportare DARPA. Il programma NOM4D ha l'obiettivo di sviluppare le basi per costruire strutture nello spazio, come pannelli solari, antenne e ottiche, progettate specificamente per la fabbricazione spaziale.
L'azienda fornirà supporto completo, inclusi servizi di lancio, integrazione del carico utile e hosting in orbita. Rimane disponibile ulteriore capacità per i clienti che pianificano il dispiegamento in LEO e missioni con carico utile ospitato all'inizio del 2026, con capacità di supportare microsatelliti fino a 200 kg e fornire energia fino a 1 kW.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) ha asegurado un contrato ampliado de la Oficina de Ciencias de Defensa de DARPA para la Fase 3 del programa NOM4D, valorado en aproximadamente 3.5 millones de dólares. El contrato implica realizar una demostración en órbita del ensamblaje de estructuras a gran escala, programada para lanzarse en una misión de rideshare de SpaceX Transporter a principios de 2026.
La misión utilizará el Vehículo de Servicio Orbital Vigoride de Momentus para validar la funcionalidad y el rendimiento de la carga útil de ensamblaje en el espacio en un entorno LEO. Esta será la cuarta misión Vigoride de Momentus y la primera que apoya a DARPA. El programa NOM4D tiene como objetivo desarrollar las bases para construir estructuras en el espacio, como paneles solares, antenas y ópticas, diseñadas específicamente para la fabricación espacial.
La empresa proporcionará soporte completo, incluidos servicios de lanzamiento, integración de carga útil y alojamiento en órbita. También queda capacidad adicional disponible para clientes que planeen el despliegue en LEO y misiones de carga útil alojada a principios de 2026, con capacidades para soportar microsatelites de hasta 200 kg y proporcionar energía de hasta 1 kW.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS)는 DARPA의 방위 과학 사무소로부터 NOM4D 프로그램의 3단계에 대한 확대 계약을 체결하였으며, 이는 약 350만 달러의 가치가 있습니다. 이 계약은 2026년 초에 SpaceX Transporter의 라이드쉐어 미션에서 발사 예정인 대규모 구조 조립의 궤도 내 시연을 수행하는 것입니다.
이 미션에서는 Momentus의 Vigoride 궤도 서비스 차량을 이용하여 LEO 환경에서 우주 조립 화물의 기능과 성능을 검증할 것입니다. 이는 Momentus의 네 번째 Vigoride 미션이자 DARPA를 지원하는 첫 번째 미션입니다. NOM4D 프로그램은 태양광 배열, 안테나 및 광학 장치와 같은 우주 구조물 구축을 위한 기초 개발을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
회사는 발사 서비스, 화물 통합 및 궤도 내 호스팅을 포함한 완전한 서비스 지원을 제공합니다. 2026년 초 LEO 배치 및 호스팅 화물 임무를 계획하는 고객을 위해 추가 용량이 남아 있으며, 최대 200kg의 마이크로위성을 지원하고 최대 1kW의 전력을 제공할 수 있는 능력을 갖추고 있습니다.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) a obtenu un contrat élargi du Bureau des sciences de la défense de la DARPA pour la phase 3 du programme NOM4D, d'une valeur d'environ 3,5 millions de dollars. Le contrat concerne la réalisation d'une démonstration en orbite de l'assemblage de structures à grande échelle, prévue pour être lancée lors d'une mission de covoiturage SpaceX Transporter au début de 2026.
La mission utilisera le Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle de Momentus pour valider la fonctionnalité et la performance de la charge utile d'assemblage dans un environnement LEO. Cela marque la quatrième mission Vigoride de Momentus et la première à soutenir la DARPA. Le programme NOM4D vise à développer les bases de la construction de structures dans l'espace, comme des panneaux solaires, des antennes et des optiques, spécialement conçues pour la fabrication dans l'espace.
L'entreprise fournira un soutien complet, y compris des services de lancement, l'intégration des charges utiles et l'hébergement en orbite. De la capacité supplémentaire est également disponible pour les clients prévoyant des déploiements en LEO et des missions de charges utiles hébergées début 2026, avec des capacités pour prendre en charge des microsatellites allant jusqu'à 200 kg et fournir une puissance allant jusqu'à 1 kW.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) hat einen erweiterten Vertrag vom Defense Sciences Office der DARPA für Phase 3 des NOM4D-Programms gesichert, der auf etwa 3,5 Millionen Dollar geschätzt wird. Der Vertrag umfasst die Durchführung einer Demonstration der Montage großer Strukturen im Orbit, die für einen Start im Rahmen einer SpaceX Transporter-Rideshare-Mission Anfang 2026 geplant ist.
Die Mission wird das Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle von Momentus nutzen, um die Funktionalität und Leistung der Montage-Nutzlast im LEO-Umfeld zu validieren. Dies markiert die vierte Vigoride-Mission von Momentus und die erste, die DARPA unterstützt. Das NOM4D-Programm zielt darauf ab, Grundlagen für den Bau von Strukturen im Weltraum zu entwickeln, wie z. B. Solarmodule, Antennen und Optiken, die speziell für die Raumfahrt-Fertigung entworfen wurden.
Das Unternehmen bietet umfassende Unterstützung, einschließlich Startdienste, Integrationsdienste für die Nutzlast und Hosting im Orbit. Es steht zusätzliche Kapazität für Kunden zur Verfügung, die im frühen Jahr 2026 LEO-Entfaltung und gehostete Nutzlastmissionen planen, mit Fähigkeiten zur Unterstützung von Mikrosatelliten bis zu 200 kg und zur Bereitstellung von bis zu 1 kW Leistung.
- Secured $3.5M DARPA contract for Phase 3 of NOM4D program
- Successfully completed first two phases of the DARPA contract
- Builds on recent contract wins from NASA and U.S. Space Development Agency
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The contract's significance extends beyond its monetary value through several key aspects:
- It positions Momentus as a prime contractor for advanced space assembly technology, a important capability as the space industry moves toward larger, more complex orbital structures
- The technology demonstration, planned for early 2026, could establish Momentus as a leader in the emerging in-space manufacturing and assembly market, estimated to reach billions in the coming decade
- The contract builds on recent NASA and Space Development Agency awards, creating a strong foundation of government credentials that could lead to larger future contracts
The Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle's capabilities, supporting payloads up to 200 kg and providing up to 1kW power, position Momentus competitively in the growing market for orbital services. The additional capacity for commercial customers on this mission also presents near-term revenue opportunities beyond the base contract value.
However, investors should note that success hinges on flawless execution of complex space operations and meeting DARPA's stringent requirements. The 2026 timeline also suggests a measured path to revenue recognition from this specific contract.
In-Orbit Demonstration to be Launched on SpaceX Transporter Mission in 2026
For this upcoming mission, Momentus is under contract to provide full-service support to the DARPA Novel Orbital and Moon Manufacturing, Materials, and Mass-efficient Design (NOM4D) program, including arranging launch services, payload integration, and in-orbit hosting of the payload for a complex in-space assembly mission. The in-space assembly will be conducted on the Momentus Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle. The purpose of this effort is to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of the in-space assembly payload in the LEO space environment.
Momentus was awarded the initial NOM4D contract in April 2024 and completed the first two phases of the contract. This latest contract award from DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office is for Phase 3 of the program valued at about
The DARPA NOM4D program focuses on developing the foundations for building robust and precise structures in space. The vision is to transport raw materials from Earth for in-orbit manufacturing. Unlike deployable structures optimized for ground tests and launch survival, these structures—such as solar arrays, antennas, and optics—will be specifically designed for fabrication in the space environment.
“We’re thrilled to be supporting DARPA on this cutting-edge program and are looking forward to this exciting demonstration of key enabling technologies for in-space assembly,” said Momentus Chief Executive Officer John Rood. “Cost-effective assembly of structures in space has the potential to transform how we operate in space. Structures that are too large to fit within the shroud of a launch vehicle can be robotically assembled in space, leading to less complex and cost-effective structures like large communications antennas, hubs for orbital manufacturing of advanced materials and potentially products like semi-conductors, and the repair and upgrade of space systems. This latest contract from DARPA builds on work Momentus has done to secure important contracts from NASA and the
This mission marks Momentus’ fourth Vigoride mission and first mission supporting DARPA. For this mission, Momentus has additional capacity to support customers planning LEO deployment and hosted payload missions in early 2026. Government and commercial customers interested in utilizing the ability of the Vigoride vehicle to cost-effectively launch and deliver microsatellites up to 200 kg and cubesats, provide average power up to 1kW, and deploy or operate hosted payloads in orbits above 500 km and below the International Space Station are encouraged to contact the Momentus Commercial team at sales@momentusspace.com while booking opportunities remain open.
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