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Momentus to Host Portal Space Systems’ Inaugural On-orbit Demonstration Mission
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 28, 2025--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions, in-space transportation, and orbital infrastructure, has signed a contract with Portal Space Systems to provide hosted payload services for the company’s first on-orbit demonstration of its advanced flight computer technology.
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