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Caltech and Momentus test robotic in-space assembly for DARPA

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Caltech and Momentus have made progress testing in-space robotic assembly technology aboard a Momentus spacecraft under a DARPA effort. The work aims to enable the construction of very large structures in orbit, a capability that could change how future space systems are built and deployed.

Discovered 2026-11-12T06:20:43.342662-08:00 | 2026-11-12T06:20:43.342662-08:00

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  • The effort advances testing of robotic assembly in orbit, targeting construction of structures too large to launch as a single piece.
  • DARPA’s involvement puts the work within a defense-sponsored technology effort, while Momentus provides a commercial spacecraft platform for testing.

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