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Additive Manufactured Fuel Tank to be Tested on Future Flight

Developed Cooperatively by Momentus and Velo3D

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Tom Patton
Jan 07, 2026
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An additive manufactured fuel tank developed by Momentus and Velo3D is set to be flight tested on the upcoming Vigoride-7 Orbital Service Vehicle mission. This milestone demonstrates the potential of additive manufacturing to accelerate innovation in spacecraft design, reduce production timelines, and enable complex geometries that improve performance i…

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