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Momentus to Host Portal Space Systems' First In-space Tech Demo
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Momentus to Host Portal Space Systems' First In-space Tech Demo
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025

Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a leading U.S. commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions and orbital infrastructure, has signed a contract with Portal Space Systems to host the company's first on-orbit demonstration of its advanced flight computer technology.

Momentus continues to support the advancement of next-generation space technology. Portal Space Systems emerged from stealth mode in April 2024, following its 2021 founding by former SpaceX VP of Propulsion, Jeff Thornburg. The demonstration will test Portal's flight computer, avionics, and flight software in space's challenging environment, where factors such as radiation and vacuum complicate operations.

Flight computing, power systems, and avionics are critical for autonomous satellite control, supporting agile and reliable spacecraft. Redundant systems and fail-safes are crucial to ensure mission success in space's demanding conditions.

"In-space validation is the cornerstone of de-risking space systems, especially when you're building a spacecraft like Supernova that has to think, act and react across transorbital domains," said Jeff Thornburg, CEO and Co-Founder of Portal Space Systems. "This mission lets us iterate and advance faster, and we're thrilled to be flying alongside some of the most ambitious payloads in space."

Portal's payload will ride on the Momentus Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle, set for launch no earlier than February 2026 aboard a SpaceX Transporter mission to Low Earth Orbit.

"We're thrilled to support Portal as they push the boundaries of innovation, advancing their technology in the extreme environment of space to enable groundbreaking capabilities," said Momentus CEO John Rood. "This payload from Portal joins several other innovative payloads from the U.S. Defense Department and commercial customers that are manifested to be carried in orbit on the Momentus Vigoride 7. We are loo

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