Vigoride‑7 to Launch on SpaceX’s Transporter‑16 Next March
Will Deliver Several Innovative Payloads to Advance Capabilities in Space
Environmental Testing of the Momentus Space Vigoride-7 Orbital Service Vehicle has been completed. Launching aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission targeted for launch no earlier than March 2026, Vigoride 7 is scheduled to carry payloads for several customers, including the U.S. Defense Department, NASA, and commercial customers, that will generate new revenue.
“Completing thermal and vibration testing is a critical milestone for Vigoride-7.”
Tom Malko, Momentus
The rigorous testing campaign included:
Thermal Testing, which simulated the extreme temperature swings of space to validate spacecraft performance and reliability; and
Vibration Testing conducted at Experior Laboratories, which exposed Vigoride-7 to the mechanical stresses of launch conditions.
“Completing thermal and vibration testing is a critical milestone for Vigoride-7. These campaigns validate that our spacecraft can withstand the demanding conditions of launch and the space environment, giving our customers confidence in mission success,” said Tom Malko, SVP Engineering and Operations of Momentus.
Momentus continues to advance its vision of providing flexible, affordable, and reliable in-space transportation and services, supporting the growing demand for satellite deployment, orbital logistics, and pioneering in-space assembly missions.