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Momentus and NASA Partner to Advance In-Orbit Servicing and Space Operations
SAN JOSE, Calif., February 09, 2026--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions and in-space infrastructure, has entered into a Space Act Agreement to deepen its collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through a groundbreaking mission set to advance in-orbit servicing and assembly capabilities.
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