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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), a U.S. commercial space company, has secured a NASA contract to demonstrate an advanced Power Processing Unit (PPU) for Hall Thrusters in space. The demonstration will utilize CisLunar Industries' Modular Configurable Electric Power Converter (MCEPC) technologies.
The payload will be launched aboard Momentus's Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle no earlier than February 2026 on a SpaceX Transporter mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission aims to validate the performance of power conversion technologies exceeding 1 kW capacity, which are crucial for high Delta V Dynamic Maneuvering and in-space assembly (ISAM) operations.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) has secured a $1.86M Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force's innovation division. The contract focuses on demonstrating a low-cost multi-spectral sensor suite for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) in early 2026.
The demonstration will be conducted aboard SpaceX's Transporter-16 rideshare mission, utilizing Momentus' Vigoride orbital service vehicle. The company's RPO system features optical, infrared, and lidar sensors, integrated with machine vision algorithms and advanced data fusion for autonomous spacecraft approach operations.
The contract was awarded following Momentus' successful proposal in the SpaceWERX Sustained Space Maneuver Challenge, with negotiations concluding in June 2025.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) has partnered with Portal Space Systems to host the latter's inaugural on-orbit demonstration of advanced flight computer technology. The mission will launch aboard SpaceX Transporter in early 2026, utilizing Momentus's Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle. Portal Space Systems, founded in 2021 by former SpaceX VP Jeff Thornburg, aims to validate their flight computer, avionics, and software performance in space conditions.
The demonstration will be part of Momentus's Vigoride 7 mission, which will carry multiple payloads from the U.S. Defense Department and commercial customers. The mission will showcase capabilities in in-orbit assembly, rendezvous and close proximity sensing, and new computing and power generation technologies.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) has entered into a five-year master services agreement with Velo3D, a leading 3D printing solutions provider. The all-stock transaction aims to enhance Momentus' space system component production capabilities through advanced additive manufacturing.
The partnership focuses on optimizing spacecraft design, reducing production costs, enhancing component reliability, and supporting rapid prototyping. Momentus plans to use these components in their satellites and Orbital Service Vehicles, while also creating new revenue streams by selling components to space industry customers.
As compensation, Momentus issued 477,455 shares of Class A common stock and 673,408 shares of non-voting Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Velo3D. The agreement includes a revenue-sharing provision where Momentus receives compensation when Velo3D utilizes excess capacity for other customers: 20% of ($3M - Momentus service fees) in year one and 50% in subsequent years.
Velo3D (OTC: VLDX) has secured a five-year, $15 million master services agreement with Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS). The partnership centers on Velo3D's new Rapid Production Solutions (RPS) offering, through which the company will provide consulting and parts production services.
The agreement involves Momentus issuing a combination of common stock and convertible preferred stock for services, with Velo3D's ownership capped at 9.99% of Momentus's outstanding common stock. The RPS offering focuses on three key areas: accelerating production pathways through application-specific solutions, ensuring consistent high-quality parts through integrated metrology and process control tools, and providing flexible production supply chains through multiple pathways including vertical integration, contract manufacturing partnerships, and access to Velo3D's production cells.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) and Solstar Space Company have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize space communications by providing on-demand Wi-Fi connectivity for space systems. The collaboration aims to enable customers to communicate with their orbital systems using commercial satellite constellations, replacing traditional periodic burst communications through ground stations.
The partnership's first milestone will be an on-orbit demonstration of Solstar's Deke Space Communicator in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), scheduled for launch on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission in early 2026. This technology will provide continuous, on-demand Wi-Fi and narrowband Internet connectivity for Momentus and its customers.
Under the agreement, both companies will pursue joint opportunities in hosted payload services and space data relay communications systems, combining Momentus's expertise in hosted payloads and satellite buses with Solstar's innovative on-orbit WiFi connectivity solutions.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) has closed its previously announced 'reasonable best efforts' offering with a single institutional investor. The offering includes 1,273,886 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,273,886 additional shares at a combined price of $3.925 per share and accompanying warrant.
The offering, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules, generated approximately $5 million in gross proceeds before deducting placement agent fees and expenses. The warrants have an exercise price of $3.80 per share, are immediately exercisable, and will expire in five years. The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners served as the sole placement agent for the offering.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced a $5 million offering priced at-the-market, involving the sale of 1,273,886 shares of common stock and warrants to a single institutional investor. The combined purchase price is set at $3.925, with warrants exercisable at $3.80 per share for a 5-year period.
The offering is expected to close around February 11, 2025. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is serving as the sole placement agent. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Additionally, Momentus will amend existing warrants for 2,228,572 shares, reducing their exercise price to $3.80 per share. This includes Class A and B September 2024 Warrants, October 2024 Warrant, and December 2024 Warrant. The amendment requires stockholder approval, with specific provisions if approval isn't obtained within six months.
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) has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Labs AFWERX organization to demonstrate a new low-cost multispectral sensor suite for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) in space. The company will conduct this demonstration under a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project, following a competitive evaluation process.
The demonstration, planned for early 2026, will utilize Momentus' RPO system equipped with optical, infrared, and Lidar sensors to guide a space vehicle's approach to an uncharacterized client object. The mission will be launched on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission, which will also carry other Department of Defense and commercial payloads.
The project aims to reduce costs while maintaining operational safety for future in-space operations including satellite refueling, manufacturing, assembly, servicing, and debris removal. Momentus' Vigoride vehicle can support microsatellites up to 200 kg and provide power up to 1kW for missions in orbits above 500 km and below the International Space Station.
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