Momentus Reports Strong Progress of in-Space Robotic Assembly Under U.S. Department of War Contract
Business Wire•12/11/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Momentus (MNTS) reports continued progress assembling Caltech’s ASTRA reflector structure in orbit
- ➤ASTRA completed its first three autonomous modular-structure build phases
- ➤Caltech targets a 1.4-meter dish reflector proof of concept for a larger 100-meter reflector
- ➤Vigoride 7 is meeting all mission objectives since its March 2026 launch
- ➤Vigoride 8 is fully booked for 2027 NASA payloads; Vigoride 9 retains late-2027 capacity
Expert Statements
John Rood, CEO of Momentus
“Our engineering team is advancing cutting-edge work and navigating the harsh environment in space, supporting critical priorities for the U.S. military and commercial customers.”
John Rood, CEO of Momentus
“Autonomous operations in space and in-space assembly have great potential to transform essential services like communications with greater capability and lower costs.”
Momentus Reports Strong Progress of in-Space Robotic Assembly Under U.S. Department of War Contract
Hosted payload operations on Vigoride 7 spacecraft support cutting-edge missions of U.S. government and commercial customers
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