# Momentus x DARPA (ASTRA In-Space Assembly): partnership

Canonical ID: `b088ea3b-3527-4cfb-88e0-880f0ea61b93`

DARPA contracted Caltech to produce the ASTRA hosted payload aboard Momentus Vigoride 7, which uses robotic arms and precision mechanisms to autonomously assemble a lightweight truss structure in orbit, demonstrating scalable in-space manufacturing capabilities.

- **Type:** development
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (3)

- [Momentus Space](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/momentus-space.md) technology provider
- DARPA _(off-registry)_ customer
- Caltech _(off-registry)_ co developer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-03-30
- **Start:** 2026-03-30

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.stocktitan.net/news/MNTS/momentus-strengthens-balance-sheet-with-76-million-in-cash-while-suhpry0bkocp.html


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