Momentus Awarded NASA Contract to Design Solar Sail Demonstration Mission

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  • Momentus (MNTS) has been awarded a NASA contract to support the Space Storms Solar Sail Sentinel Demonstration Study for a potential mission based on the cislunar-capable Vigoride spacecraft platform.
  • Momentus recently completed this study and submitted the final report to NASA under the contract awarded in 2025.
  • Following a review of the study results, NASA may consider awarding a follow-on contract to conduct further study or a flight demonstration of the solar sail through the Flight Opportunities program, managed at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
  • MNTS shares rose 5.01% premarket to $4.82.
  • Source: Press Release
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