Vigoride

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.[1] 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]

Vigoride
FunctionSpace tug
ManufacturerMomentus space
Country of originUnited States
Cost per launch1.4M US dollars + launch cost
Capacity
Payload to low Earth orbit
Mass750 kg (1,650 lb)
Launch history
StatusIn Development
Total launches1
Success(es)0

Missions

Past missions
Mission Name Spacecraft Date Launch Vehicle Payload ( ~ = Picosatellite) Customer Outcome
Demo 1 Vigoride-3 (VR-3) May 25, 2022 United States Falcon 9 Block 5 Norway SelfieSat[10] Orbit NTNU Partial failure
~ United States Veery-FS1[11] Care Weather
~ Spain FOSSASAT-2E x7 FOSSA Systems
(third party port)[12][13] May 25, 2022 United States Falcon 9 Block 5 United States BRONCOSAT-1[14] Cal Poly Pomona Success
Demo 2 Vigoride-5 (VR-5) 3 January 2023 United States Falcon 9 Block 5 Singapore ZEUS-1[15][16] Qosmosys / NuSpace
United States SSPD-1 (hosted)[17] Caltech

Upcoming missions
Mission Name Date Launch Vehicle Payload ( ~ = Picosatellite) Customer
Vigoride-6 (VR-6)[18] April 2023[19] United States Falcon 9 Block 5 Denmark DISCO-1[20] Danish Students CubeSat Program
Taiwan IRIS-C NCKU
United States LLITED-A NASA[21]
United States LLITED-B NASA
Italy REVELA[22][23] ARCA Dynamics
Hungary VIREO C3S
Italy SMPOD03 (hosted) ARCA Dynamics
United States TAppe Spring Solar Array (TASSA) (hosted)[24] Momentus space
Vigoride-7 (VR-7)[25] October 2023 United States Falcon 9 Block 5 Luxembourg Triton-X (Hosted Payload)[26][27] LuxSpace
Australia CUAVA-2[28] University of Sydney
South Korea Jinjusat-1[29] Contec Co.
Australia Waratah Seed WS-1[30] University of Sydney
~ Spain PocketPod Deployer (8p)[31] FOSSA Systems
~ Spain FOSSASAT FEROX x?[31] FOSSA Systems
United States TROOP-F2[32] Near Space Launch
Vigoride[33][34] NET 2023 Australia Eris TBD
Vigoride (GEO)[35][33] NET 2023 United States Terran 1 TBD
Virgoride (Delayed or Unassigned Payloads) NET 2023 TBD Singapore ZEUS-2[15] Qosmosys / NuSpace
United Kingdom OrbAstro-6U Orbital Astronautics
Germany Gossamer Vendelinus Lunasonde
Poland STORK-8 SatRevolution
~ Spain FOSSASAT FEROX x?[31] FOSSA Systems
NET Q4 2023 TBD United Kingdom EarthTV[36] Sen
Vigoride[37] TBD United States Falcon 9 Block 5 United States Luxembourg Vigoride Robotic Arm Demo (Hosted Payload)[38] Redwire (Made In Space) / Momentus Space

References
  1. "Services". Momentus. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  2. "Announcing Vigoride Extended". Momentus. 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  3. "Momentus signs in-space transportation pact". SpaceNews. 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  4. "Investor Presentation December 2020" (PDF). p. 31. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. "Investor Presentation December 2020" (PDF). pp. 20–21. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  6. "United States of America Before the Securities and Exchange Commission" (PDF). www.sec.gov/litigation. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  7. "Momentus delays first Vigoride launch". SpaceNews. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  8. Sheetz, Michael (2020-10-07). "Momentus to become the latest space stock with ticker 'MNTS,' valued at $1.2 billion in SPAC deal". CNBC. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  9. "Momentus Launches First Demonstration Flight on SpaceX Falcon 9" (PDF).
  10. "Announcing our latest service contract for Orbit NTNU". Momentus. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  11. "Veery-FS1 FCC Narrative Description (REV A)".
  12. "Momentus - Investor Presentation".
  13. "Transporter 5".
  14. "APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY" (PDF).
  15. "Our latest service agreement for Singapore's Qosmosys". Momentus. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  16. "QONN8Q - A new way to experience space!". QONN8Q. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  17. "Momentus Lands Caltech Mission for its New Hosted Payload Service - Via Satellite -". Via Satellite. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  18. "Momentus Signs Launch Services Agreements With SpaceX". Momentus. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  19. "Attachment Application".
  20. "Momentus Announces 2022 Launch Services Agreement With Danish Students CubeSat Program". The Daily Times. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  21. "Momentus to Deploy Satellites in Custom Orbit for NASA LLITED Mission".
  22. "Our Work with Astrogate Labs and ARCA Dynamics". Momentus. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  23. "Momentus Inc. VR-2 U". March 29, 2021.
  24. "Momentus: Celebrating a Year of Progress with More to Come in 2023".
  25. "Momentus Provides Update on 2023 Missions". Momentus (Press release). Business Wire. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  26. "Momentus Announces Service Agreement for Hosted Payload with LuxSpace".
  27. "Triton-X".
  28. "Momentus Signs Contract with Australian Research Centre to Place Satellite in Orbit".
  29. "Momentus to Fly JINJUSat-1 for CONTEC Co".
  30. "Momentus Announces Second Services Agreement with CUAVA".
  31. "Momentus to Deliver FOSSA Systems Next-Generation Satellites to Orbit".
  32. "TROOP-F2 Technical Description".
  33. "Transport Pricing - Momentus". Archived from the original on 18 December 2020.
  34. "Momentus Announces New Launch and Transportation Service with Australia's Gilmour Space".
  35. "RELATIVITY SPACE SIGNS LAUNCH SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MULTIPLE LAUNCHES WITH MOMENTUS ON TERRAN 1, WORLD'S FIRST 3D PRINTED ROCKET".
  36. "Investor Presentation December 2020" (PDF). p. 26. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  37. "Hear Aurélie speak on Innovation and Commercialization in Space panel discussion during the ISC 2022".
  38. "Made In Space Europe and Momentus plan robotic spacecraft". SpaceNews. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
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