# NASA Awards Momentus FALCON-Lidar Task Order

NASA has awarded Momentus Inc. a task order contract dated September 24, 2026, to support the initial mission formulation phase of the FALCON-Lidar project. This mission focuses on studying Earth's atmosphere using commercial small satellite technology, marking a significant step in NASA's space science initiatives that leverage private sector capabilities.

- Momentus Inc. serves as the prime contractor, reinforcing its strategic role in NASA's commercial space science efforts.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on commercial small satellites for atmospheric research, indicating growing opportunities in space-based environmental monitoring.
- Contractors specializing in satellite technology and atmospheric science may find increased demand for innovative solutions aligned with NASA's mission objectives.
- The contract highlights NASA's continued investment in public-private partnerships to advance scientific missions, suggesting a procurement trend favoring collaboration with commercial space companies.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

### Vendors
- Momentus Inc. (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Momentus Awarded NASA Task Order Contract in Support of Initial Phase of FALCON-Lidar Mission to Study Earth’s Atmosphere | Momentus Inc https://t.co/iENvzaXEk5](https://x.com/matiere/status/2103253839847850069) - twitter-agency