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 250 kg with a future upgrade that could support up to 750 kg.[2][3] Vigoride is capable of changing orbital planes, inclination, and propelling spacecraft to up to 2,000 km. 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] Its first mission is currently scheduled for early 2021. 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]

Vigoride
space tug by Momentus Space
UseSpace tug
ManufacturerMomentus Space
Country of originUnited States
Cost per launch4.5 US dollars
Capacity
Payload to low Earth orbit
Mass250 kg (550 lb)
Launch history
StatusIn Development
Total launches0
Success(es)0

List of Upcoming Launches
Mission Name Date Launch Vehicle Payload ( ~ = Picosatellite) Customer
Vigoride (VR-3) Demo 1 June 1, 2022[9] Falcon 9 Block 5 ISILAUNCH deployer x ? ISISPACE
SelfieSat[10] Orbit NTNU
DISCO-1[11] Danish Students CubeSat Program
Zeus x 2[12][13] Qosmosys / NuSpace
FOSSA PocketPod dispenser FOSSA Systems
~ Veery-FS1[14] Care Weather
Vigoride (VR-5) Demo 2 October 1, 2022 Falcon 9 Block 5 Zeus [12][13] Qosmosys / NuSpace
Vigoride 2022 TBD Vigoride Robotic Arm Demo[15] Made In Space / Momentus Space
Ardoride (Lunar Mission) 2024 TBD LEAP Payload[16] Canadensys
Zeus MS x 2[17] Qosmosys / NuSpace
QosmoBox[18] Qosmosys / Momentus
Virgoride (Delayed or Unassigned Payloads) Delayed from VR-2 TBD Dodona (La Jument 2)[19][20] Lockheed Martin / USC
REVELA[21][20] ARCA Dynamics
BHAARATHIYA-SAT[19][20] Space Kidz India
NET 2022 TBD Xona Alpha[22] Xona Space Systems
SSPD-1[23] California Institute of Technology
VariSat x ?[24] Proxops
NuX-1[25] Aliena / NuSpace
SW1FTVISION[26] SatRevolution / Spiral Blue
NUTSAT[27] Gran Systems
STORK-1[28][20] SatRevolution
STORK-2[28][20] SatRevolution
IRIS-A[29][20] Odysseus
Kepler-16[30][31][20] Kepler
Kepler-17[30][31][20] Kepler
Gossamer[32] LunaSonde
BRONCOSAT-1[19] Bronco Space / Cal Poly Pomona University
Deployer[20] Planetary Systems Corp.
SteamSat-1[33] SteamJet
LabSat[27] SatRevolution
NET Q4 2023 TBD EarthTV x 4[24] Sen

References
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  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.
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  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. "QONN8Q - A new way to experience space!". QONN8Q. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  10. "Announcing our latest service contract for Orbit NTNU". Momentus. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  11. "Momentus Announces 2022 Launch Services Agreement With Danish Students CubeSat Program". The Daily Times. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  12. "Our latest service agreement for Singapore's Qosmosys". Momentus. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
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  20. "Momentus Inc. VR-2 U". March 29, 2021.
  21. "Our Work with Astrogate Labs and ARCA Dynamics". Momentus. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  22. "Momentus Announces Service Agreement with Xona Space Systems". www.businesswire.com. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  23. "Momentus Lands Caltech Mission for its New Hosted Payload Service - Via Satellite -". Via Satellite. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  24. "Investor Presentation December 2020" (PDF). p. 26. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  25. Goh, Deyana (2020-02-07). "Singapore startups' NuX-1 cubesat to be orbited via Momentus, SpaceX". SpaceTech Asia. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  26. "APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY" (PDF).
  27. "Narsai: Announcing Complete Integration of All Customer Satellites". Momentus. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  28. "STORK Mission". Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  29. "Momentus signs up Taiwanese customer for Vigoride flight". SpaceNews. 2020-04-02. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  30. "Momentus Supporting Kepler's GEN1 Constellation". Momentus. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  31. "Momentus and Kepler announce service agreement". SpaceNews. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  32. "Announcing Our Work with LunaSonde". Momentus. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  33. "SteamSat-1". Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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