Vigoride Explained
Vigoride |
Manufacturer: | Momentus space |
Capacities: | |
Launches: | 3 |
Status: | Operational |
Success: | 2 |
Country-Origin: | United States |
Function: | Space tug |
Cpl: | 1.4M US dollars + launch cost |
Vigoride is a space tug that is under development by Momentus Space.[1] The total payload capacity that it can support to LEO is 750 kg.[2] [3] Vigoride is capable of changing orbital planes, inclination, and propelling spacecraft to up to 2 km/s. It also provides small satellite operators access to power, communications, and station keeping while with the tug. Momentus states that the cost is roughly $15,000 per kg depending on the exact customer specifications.[4] Vigoride uses a microwave electrothermal thruster (MET) and water as the propellant. In 2019, the first test of the MET in space was completed and was deemed a success in a press release,[5] while the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused it of misleading investors.[6] The maiden launch was originally scheduled for January 2021, but was delayed due to Momentus not being able to receive FAA approval before the launch.[7] On 22 March 2021, a Vigoride mock-up named Vigoride SC was launched in place of a functional Vigoride. In October 2020, the company stated that it had already booked 1.5 Vigorides out of the 3 planned to be launched in December 2021.[8] On 25 May 2022, Momentus launched its first Vigoride spacecraft aboard SpaceX Transporter 5 mission.[9]
Missions
Past missions
Upcoming missions
Notes and References
- Web site: Services. 2021-01-27. Momentus. en-US.
- Web site: 2019-04-24. Announcing Vigoride Extended. 2021-01-28. Momentus. en-US.
- Web site: 2019-02-06. Momentus signs in-space transportation pact. 2021-02-26. SpaceNews. en-US.
- Web site: Investor Presentation December 2020. January 27, 2021. 31.
- Web site: Investor Presentation December 2020. January 27, 2020. 20–21.
- Web site: United States of America Before the Securities and Exchange Commission . www.sec.gov/litigation . 22 July 2021.
- Web site: 2021-01-07. Momentus delays first Vigoride launch. 2021-01-27. SpaceNews. en-US.
- Web site: Sheetz. Michael. 2020-10-07. Momentus to become the latest space stock with ticker 'MNTS,' valued at $1.2 billion in SPAC deal. 2021-01-28. CNBC. en.
- Web site: Momentus Launches First Demonstration Flight on SpaceX Falcon 9 .
- Web site: 2021-01-07 . Announcing our latest service contract for Orbit NTNU . 2021-01-29 . Momentus.
- Web site: Veery-FS1 FCC Narrative Description (REV A) .
- Web site: Momentus - Investor Presentation .
- Web site: Transporter 5 .
- Web site: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY .
- Web site: 2021-01-21. Our latest service agreement for Singapore's Qosmosys. 2021-02-16. Momentus.
- Web site: QONN8Q - A new way to experience space!. 2021-09-02. QONN8Q.
- Web site: 2020-12-15 . Momentus Lands Caltech Mission for its New Hosted Payload Service - Via Satellite - . 2021-02-12 . Via Satellite.
- Web site: Momentus Signs Launch Services Agreements With SpaceX . Momentus . 7 April 2022 . 8 April 2022.
- Web site: Momentus Announces 2022 Launch Services Agreement With Danish Students CubeSat Program . 2021-08-12 . The Daily Times.
- Web site: Momentus to Deploy Satellites in Custom Orbit for NASA LLITED Mission .
- Web site: 2020-08-11 . Our Work with Astrogate Labs and ARCA Dynamics . 2021-01-28 . Momentus.
- Web site: March 29, 2021 . Momentus Inc. VR-2 U .
- Web site: Momentus: Celebrating a Year of Progress with More to Come in 2023 .
- Web site: Momentus Mission Update . 5 December 2023 . 6 December 2023 . BusinessWire.
- Web site: Momentus to Fly JINJUSat-1 for CONTEC Co. .
- Web site: Momentus Customers Integrated and Shipped to SpaceX Launch Site .
- Web site: Momentus Signs Contract with AVS for 2024 Orbital Delivery .
- Web site: Momentus Signs Launch Service Agreement with SpaceX .
- Web site: Momentus to Provide Delivery Service for Aarhus University Payload .
- Web site: Momentus to Deliver FOSSA Systems Next-Generation Satellites to Orbit .
- Web site: Rainbow . Jason . 6 June 2023 . Apogeo Space orders second space tug for connectivity constellation . 7 June 2023 . SpaceNews.
- Web site: Momentus Announces Service Agreement for Hosted Payload with LuxSpace .
- Web site: Triton-X .
- Web site: Momentus to Provide Delivery Service for RIDE! Space .
- Web site: 2020-09-02. Made In Space Europe and Momentus plan robotic spacecraft. 2021-01-29. SpaceNews.
- Web site: Momentus Signs Contract for Orbital Delivery Services with C3S .
- Web site: Momentus Signs Contract with CalgaryToSpace for 2025 Orbital Delivery Services .