# Drill Down Ep. #255: Momentus Space (MNTS:NASDAQ) CEO John Rood

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Podcast: [The Drill Down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drill-down-3488983)
Published: 2026-07-24T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A space company that faced SEC enforcement action and founder departure in 2021 is now flying national security payloads for DARPA and promising $10 million in space-related revenue in 2026. In this episode, CEO John Rood walks us through the leadership transition, the Pentagon partnerships driving expansion and why reusable in-orbit logistics could be the fastest-growing defense market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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