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U.S. Space Force SpaceWERX Awards RPO Demonstration Contract

Momentus Will Demonstrate an Internally Developed RPO System

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Tom Patton
Jul 09, 2025
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SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force, has awarded a $1.86M Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to Momentus Space. The award supports the in-space flight demonstration of a novel, low-cost multi-spectral sensor suite for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), scheduled for early 2026.

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