The Journal of Space Commerce

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Space Company Wins NASA Contract to Test Advanced Robotics Systems in Orbit

Momentus Completes Study for Autonomous Space Technologies, Positions for Larger Follow-On Mission

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Tom Patton
Aug 19, 2025
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A commercial space company has secured a NASA contract to study how advanced robotic technologies could work in space, marking progress toward autonomous satellite operations and lunar missions. Momentus Inc. completed work under an initial contract and expects to submit a proposal to NASA for a follow-on mission that would demonstrate the cutting-edge …

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