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Karman Space & Defense, A Key Supplier in ULA's Vulcan Rocket Certification Mission (Cert-1)

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman"), a leading integrated systems provider for next-generation space, missile, hypersonic and defense programs, is proud to announce its role as a key supplier for the successful inaugural launch of United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan launch vehicle on the first certification mission.

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  • The first certification mission (Cert-1) launched on Jan. 8, 2024, marking a historic milestone with the first launch of ULA's Vulcan rocket.
  • The second payload was the Celestis Memorial Spaceflight's deep space Voyager mission, known as the Enterprise Flight.
  • The successful launch of the Vulcan rocket signifies a remarkable achievement in the decade-long collaboration between Karman and ULA, demonstrating the power of teamwork and innovation in advancing space exploration.
  • For more detailed information about the ULA Cert-1 Mission, please visit ULA's official mission page: ULA Cert-1 Mission

VAST Selects Impulse Space for Haven-1 Space Station Propulsion

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Vast , a pioneer in space habitation technologies, announced today that it selected Impulse Space , a leader in the development of in-space logistics services, to provide its Haven-1 Space Station propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Vast , a pioneer in space habitation technologies, announced today that it selected Impulse Space , a leader in the development of in-space logistics services, to provide its Haven-1 Space Station propulsion system.
  • Impulse Space and Vast will work closely to integrate the propulsion system as a key subsystem of Haven-1 , scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to low-Earth orbit in August 2025 and is expected to be the world’s first commercial space station.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230615589917/en/
    Illustration: Vast Haven-1 and SpaceX Dragon (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Impulse Space is excited to work with Vast on a project that will accelerate commercial activity in space,” said Tom Mueller, Founder and CEO of Impulse Space.
  • “We are thrilled that Tom and his team at Impulse Space agreed to provide their Saiph-based propulsion system for Haven-1.”
    After launch, Haven-1 will serve as an independent crewed space station with four crewed missions planned before connecting as a module to a larger Vast space station currently in development.

Momentus to Bring In-Space Infrastructure Expertise to 2023 Space Symposium

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, will be attending Space Symposium 2023, April 17-20, at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, will be attending Space Symposium 2023, April 17-20, at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • Momentus will continue to innovate and develop new responsive space technologies to include a Rendezvous & Proximity Operations demonstration payload in October 2023.
  • The affordable OSV platform is ideal for helping to get payloads to space rapidly and addressing some of the USG’s most challenging threats.
  • Momentus continues to iterate and improve its OSV platform that will enhance dynamic space mobility and operations.

Momentus’ New Spacecraft Engine Continues Successful In-Space Testing

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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The MET is the Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle’s (OSV) primary propulsion method that relies on solar power and uses distilled water as a propellant.

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  • The MET is the Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle’s (OSV) primary propulsion method that relies on solar power and uses distilled water as a propellant.
  • The use of non-toxic water propellant ultimately enables simpler, safer, and more cost-efficient operations both on Earth and in space.
  • “We have been doing multiple burns that raise the orbit of the spacecraft.
  • The electrical power system, including batteries and solar arrays have been supporting the high power (1000+ Watts) operation of the MET.

Relativity Space Shares Updated Go-to-Market Approach for Terran R, Taking Aim at Medium-to-Heavy Payload Category with Next-Generation Rocket

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Starting in 2026, Terran R will launch from Space Launch Complex 16, the company’s orbital launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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  • Starting in 2026, Terran R will launch from Space Launch Complex 16, the company’s orbital launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
  • Each Terran R requires approximately 6 times more 3D printing by mass than Terran 1.
  • Initially, Terran R will use the same proprietary printed aluminum alloy as flown on Terran 1 with a focus on supply chain scaling.
  • Terran R’s first stage will be outfitted with 13 3D-printed gas generator cycle Aeon R LOx/Methane rocket engines each capable of 258,000 lb.

Momentus’ Pioneering Propulsion System Successfully Completes Initial Tests in Space

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005876/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005876/en/
    The MET is the Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle’s (OSV) primary propulsion method that produces thrust by expelling extremely hot gases through a rocket nozzle.
  • Momentus has two patents in support of this proprietary propulsion technology.
  • “We’ll be ramping up testing of the MET over the coming weeks as we look to push its performance in space.
  • With its water-based propulsion systems, Momentus aims to offer cost-effective, efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly propulsion to meet the demands for in-space transportation and infrastructure services.

Momentus Vigoride-5 Status Update #4

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Research, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Other Transport, Satellite, Science, Engineering, Transport, Aerospace, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Other Science, Reaction control system, Inc., Altitude, Spacecraft, Multimedia, Orientation, Plasma, Water, MET, Microwave electrothermal thruster, Communications satellite, Seagate Technology, Vigoride

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230323005766/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230323005766/en/
    Momentus' Microwave Electrothermal Thruster (MET) undergoing ground testing in a vacuum chamber at company headquarters.
  • “Momentus is now using a water propellant system to control the spacecraft, achieving a key objective of our Vigoride-5 mission,” said Momentus Chief Executive Officer John Rood.
  • Orbital altitude and inclination changes can enable Momentus to deliver future customers to precise orbits to meet their mission objectives.
  • Using the MET, Momentus aims to offer cost-effective, efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly propulsion to meet the demands for in-space transportation and infrastructure services.