Momentus Inc. reports developments in commercial space operations, satellite technology, in-space transportation, and orbital infrastructure services. The company offers satellites, satellite components, and services built around its Vigoride orbital service vehicle, including hosted payload support, last-mile satellite delivery, and in-orbit servicing capabilities for government, defense, and commercial customers.
Recurring Momentus news includes Vigoride mission launches and commissioning updates, payload operations, design-review milestones, NASA and U.S. Department of Defense contract activity, and technology demonstrations involving propulsion, communications, onboard computing, and in-space assembly. Company updates also cover shareholder communications, revenue guidance, private placements, debt retirement, balance-sheet actions, and participation in commercial space industry forums.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company, announced the granting of inducement awards to 10 new employees, consisting of 433,447 restricted stock units (RSUs) worth approximately $0.51 million. The awards were authorized by Momentus' Compensation Committee to incentivize new hires. The RSUs feature a three-year quarterly or a four-year annual vesting schedule, contingent upon the employees' continued service. This strategic move is part of Momentus' efforts to bolster its workforce as it aims to expand its in-space infrastructure services.
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Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has entered an agreement with the Australian Research Council Training Centre for CubeSats, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles, and their Applications (CUAVA) to transport the Waratah Seed WS-1 CubeSat to low-Earth orbit in October 2023. This mission aims to provide space access for NSW-based Australian space startups to demonstrate their technologies. The Waratah Seed mission is supported by the NSW Government and is Australia's first rideshare initiative, set to deliver a 6U CubeSat platform for testing in low-Earth orbit.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has signed a significant contract with CONTEC Co. to provide space transportation services for the JINJUSat-1 CubeSat in South Korea. The satellite, backed by Jinju City, Korea Testing Laboratory, and Gyeongsang National University, is scheduled to launch on the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission in October 2023. This collaboration aims to enhance the South Korean space industry's capabilities and infrastructure. Momentus is committed to supporting the local space economy and fostering growth in this innovative sector.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Jikun Kim, effective January 6, 2023. Kim joined Momentus in September 2020, leading financial planning and analysis, and overseeing the company's SPAC transaction and NASDAQ listing. CEO John Rood acknowledged Kim's leadership during a crucial transformation for Momentus, which is now advancing its space infrastructure services. A successor for Kim will be announced later. Momentus focuses on innovative in-space transportation and infrastructure services, powered by a developing water plasma-based propulsion system.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company, announced CEO John Rood's participation in the Morgan Stanley 5th Annual Space Summit on December 6, 2022, in location value="LU/us.ny.nyc"New York City. Rood will speak on the Space Infrastructure – To the Moon and Back and Everything in Between panel at 2:15 p.m. ET. Momentus, which launched its first mission in May 2022, offers in-space transportation and infrastructure services, focusing on satellite missions and sustainability.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a commercial space company, has integrated its Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV) onto a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for the Transporter-6 mission, set for December. This mission will demonstrate Vigoride's capabilities, including hosting Caltech's Space-based Solar Power Project payload and deploying Qosmosys' Zeus-1 payload. The Vigoride OSV has undergone enhancements based on lessons learned from previous missions, aiming to improve its performance in space and support future infrastructure services.
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company, has signed a contract with the CUAVA Training Centre at the University of Sydney to deploy the CUAVA-2 CubeSat in low-Earth orbit, targeted for October 2023. CUAVA-2 will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and carries significant payloads, including a Hyperspectral Imager and a GPS Reflectometry payload. This partnership aims to enhance space technology applications, demonstrating Momentus' commitment to advancing in-space infrastructure.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) announced the arrival of its Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV) at Cape Canaveral for its second demonstration mission set for December aboard the SpaceX Transporter-6. The mission will host a customer payload for Caltech and deliver a CubeSat for Qosmosys. Enhanced features of this next-gen Vigoride include a modular payload bay and a Microwave Electrothermal Thruster powered by water, aiming for safer, more efficient operations in space. CEO John Rood expressed confidence in the vehicle's improvements following learnings from its first mission in May.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company, announced the retirement of Chief Revenue Officer Dawn Harms, effective December 31, 2022. Harms, who joined in 2019, played a crucial role in the company's transformation into a public entity and its first demonstration mission in May 2022. CEO John Rood praised her contributions and announced plans to appoint her successor later this year. Momentus focuses on offering in-space infrastructure services through innovative water plasma-based propulsion systems.