Momentus Inc. announced today that it was awarded a $5.1 million contract on September 26 by NASA’s Flight Opportunities program to support the Commercial Orbital System for Microgravity In‑Space Crystallization (COSMIC) demonstration. The contract will use Momentus’s Vigoride orbital service vehicle as the next‑generation platform to host the COSMIC payloads, enabling microgravity experiments for pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and advanced materials.
The award adds $5.1 million to Momentus’s revenue stream and demonstrates the company’s ability to provide a versatile, precision‑maneuvering platform for complex scientific missions. By hosting the COSMIC payload, Momentus showcases its Vigoride vehicle’s capability to sustain long‑duration, low‑orbit experiments, strengthening its reputation with NASA and other government customers.
Strategically, the contract positions Momentus for additional NASA opportunities in microgravity manufacturing and advanced materials research. The partnership aligns with NASA’s TechLeap Prize objectives and could lead to further contracts that expand the company’s service portfolio and revenue base.
The COSMIC demonstration will leverage microgravity to grow crystals for pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, a market with growing demand for high‑quality materials. Momentus’s involvement not only supports scientific advancement but also signals its readiness to enter the emerging space‑based manufacturing sector, potentially opening new revenue streams in the future.
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