Momentus Delivering On-Orbit Success as Vigoride 7 Maneuvers Cleanly and Payload Mission Execution Continues

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orbital service vehicle technical

An orbital service vehicle is a spacecraft that acts like a tow truck and mobile mechanic in orbit: it approaches, inspects, repairs, refuels, relocates or removes other satellites and space debris instead of launching replacements. For investors, these vehicles can lower costs and extend the revenue life of satellites, create new service markets and revenue streams, and change risk profiles for satellite operators and insurers, affecting valuations across the space industry.

low-earth orbit technical

Low-earth orbit (LEO) is the region of space close to Earth where satellites circle at relatively low altitudes, roughly between about 160 and 2,000 kilometers. For investors, LEO matters because satellites placed there are cheaper and faster to reach, offer lower communications delay and clearer imaging, and enable large commercial services like broadband, Earth observation and logistics monitoring — much like a network of local cell towers and cameras in the sky that can generate recurring revenue streams.

microwave electrothermal thrusters technical

Microwave electrothermal thrusters are spacecraft propulsion devices that use microwave energy to heat a stored propellant into a high-temperature gas or plasma, which is then expelled to produce thrust. Like a kettle turning water into steam to push a piston, they convert electrical power into exhaust velocity without chemical combustion; investors care because the technology can influence satellite fuel efficiency, operational lifetime, power and thermal needs, and the cost and scalability of in-space maneuvering and small-satellite services.

additive manufacturing technical

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hosted payloads technical

Hosted payloads are additional instruments or equipment that a third party places aboard a primary satellite or spacecraft, effectively renting space and power instead of launching their own vehicle. For investors, they matter because they reduce launch costs and spread risk for the host operator while creating steady fee income or shared expenses for the customer, much like subleasing a room on a long road trip to save money and make the journey profitable.

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Vigoride 7 continues to demonstrate milestone execution in a multi-payload mission with complex on-orbit operations

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in-orbit services, today announced its Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV) has successfully completed another key milestone during its mission, which is scheduled to last for several months. The Vigoride 7 mission began on March 30, 2026 when the OSV was launched to low-Earth orbit on the SpaceX Transporter 16 mission. The Vigoride 7 OSV is carrying 10 payloads for a range of customers including NASA and U.S. Defense Department/Department of War organizations and commercial customers.

The Vigoride 7 OSV has completed a series of orbit-lowering maneuvers, reducing its altitude nearly 20 km through more than 50 controlled and precisely timed operations of both of its on-board Microwave Electrothermal Thrusters (METs) that utilize water as its propellant. The innovative Momentus MET has now cumulatively been used over 400 times to maneuver the Vigoride spacecraft on the Company’s missions since 2023 demonstrating the maturity of this proprietary system.

In addition to completing orbit-lowering maneuvers, Momentus and its mission partners continue to operate hosted payloads on the Vigoride 7 mission. Two hosted payloads developed by Momentus are showing good results.

• Vigoride’s momentum wheels, flown on the vehicle for the first time, are working smoothly and responding to commands as expected.
• Flight testing of a titanium, additively manufactured fuel tank designed by Momentus is going well and holding pressure as expected. The flight test of this fuel tank is a key step in demonstrating the potential of additive manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, to accelerate innovation in spacecraft design, reduce production timelines, and enable complex geometries that improve performance of mission-critical spacecraft components. The Momentus designed fuel tank is of the type that is in high demand as small satellites are produced in much greater numbers.

In addition, Momentus and our mission partners continue to operate and execute mission plans for other hosted payloads on Vigoride 7 that provide communications, on-board computing, and conduct in-space assembly of structures. The Company plans to provide further updates on these payloads and the ongoing Vigoride 7 mission in the future.

“We’re proud of the performance that our satellite technologies, including our Vigoride 7 spacecraft, continue to show in orbit,” said John Rood, CEO of Momentus. “We leverage the many decades of space experience of our engineering and technology team and the experience gained on our past missions since 2022 to provide cost-effective results for our customers who, like Momentus, operate at the cutting-edge of space technology.”

The Company’s upcoming fully-booked Vigoride 8 mission is scheduled to fly in 2027 carrying two NASA payloads. Momentus has also begun work on its Vigoride 9 spacecraft. Momentus still has capacity available on the Vigoride-9 mission, and organizations interested in securing a payload slot can contact the Momentus Commercial team at sales@momentusspace.com.

About Momentus

Momentus is a U.S. commercial space company offering satellites, satellite components, and in‑space transportation and infrastructure services. Through its Vigoride orbital service vehicle, the Company delivers hosted payload support, last‑mile delivery, and servicing capabilities tailored to scalable mission architectures.

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