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Momentus Inc. Receives FCC License for Inaugural Flight of Vigoride Orbital Transfer Vehicle

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Momentus Inc., a U.S. commercial space company, has announced that it has received a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting the inaugural flight of the Vigoride orbital transfer vehicle on the upcoming SpaceX Transporter-5 mission targeted for launch in May 2022. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the company, which plans to offer in-space infrastructure services, including in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and in-orbit services.

The FCC license authorizes Momentus to use radio frequencies to communicate with Vigoride while the spacecraft is in Low Earth Orbit. The company has also completed vibration testing to verify that all systems are ready for the launch environment and is in the final stages of completing work on the vehicle before its launch on the SpaceX Transporter-5 mission.

Key Takeaways:

  • Momentus Inc. received a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting the inaugural flight of the Vigoride orbital transfer vehicle on the upcoming SpaceX Transporter-5 mission targeted for launch in May 2022.
  • The FCC license authorizes Momentus to use radio frequencies to communicate with Vigoride while the spacecraft is in Low Earth Orbit.
  • Momentus has completed vibration testing to verify that all systems are ready for the launch environment.
  • The company is currently working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on its application for payload review.
  • The FAA payload approval is the final regulatory milestone the Company must meet before proceeding with its first flight.
  • Momentus plans to take customer payloads to orbit and generate a small amount of revenue during the inaugural mission.
  • The mission's primary goals are to test Vigoride in space, learn from any issues encountered, and incorporate lessons learned into future Vigoride vehicles.
  • Momentus is in the final stages of completing work on the vehicle before its launch on the SpaceX Transporter-5 mission.
  • The company anticipates flying its first Vigoride vehicle to Low Earth Orbit on a third-party launch provider as early as May 2022, subject to receipt of appropriate government licenses.
  • Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding Momentus or its management team's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future.

Statistics:

  • The SpaceX Transporter-5 mission is targeted for launch in May 2022.
  • The Vigoride spacecraft has completed vibration testing to verify that all systems are ready for the launch environment.
  • The company is currently working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on its application for payload review.
  • The FAA payload approval is the final regulatory milestone the Company must meet before proceeding with its first flight.
  • Momentus plans to take customer payloads to orbit and generate a small amount of revenue during the inaugural mission.
  • The mission's primary goals are to test Vigoride in space, learn from any issues encountered, and incorporate lessons learned into future Vigoride vehicles.

Sources:

  • "Momentus Inc. Receives FCC License for Inaugural Flight of Vigoride Orbital Transfer Vehicle" (press release, April 29, 2022).
  • Momentus Inc. Form 8-K filing with the SEC (April 29, 2022).
  • Momentus Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC (March 9, 2022).

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