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Intuitive Machines’ vertical integration across space infrastructure, data, and delivery services enables the company to flexibly leverage its core technology stack and rapidly design, build, test, deploy, and operate advanced space systems. As the engine of the company’s growth strategy, this integrated approach has also informed the development of a highly flexible, scalable physical infrastructure.     The new Intuitive Machines facility at Houston Spaceport scales operati

Testing the operational readiness of lunar terrain vehicles has been challenging because Earth-based environments like rocky desert beds or confined test areas filled with small amounts of synthetic regolith lack the scale and adaptability to truly replicate the Moon’s surface conditions. Rugged and highly variable terrain, shifting shadows, extreme light and dark, and low gravity are some of the factors that affect how vehicles move, grip, and wear, but these conditions are

The lunar South Pole has drawn sustained attention from scientists, space agencies, and commercial innovators due to its potential reserves of water ice and its strategic value for long-term exploration. Deep craters remain in permanent shadow, creating cold traps where ice may have accumulated over billions of years and offer a possible source of life support and fuel for future missions. These deposits, if confirmed and accessible, could enable sustained human presence and

Space missions rely on uninterrupted access to data for navigation, communications, coordination, and research. Yet today’s space networks are often fragmented and limited by coverage, bandwidth, and latency—making it harder to maintain contact, coordinate assets, and deploy missions with confidence.    To address these challenges, Intuitive Machines is building a Space Data Network (SDN) that spans Earth proximity, cislunar, and extended cislunar regions, supporting activity

The combined entity revenue exceeds $850 million*, with positive Adjusted EBITDA*, and $920 million* in backlog     Expedites and enhances delivery against key existing contracts, including Near Space Network Services     Expands Intuitive Machines’ data services business from lunar and Earth-based operations into LEO, MEO, GEO, Moon, Mars, and deep space missions     Strengthens the Company’s position to prime future National Security Space (Golden Dome and Space Development

New funding accelerates space-based nuclear power toward flight readiness   Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR), a leading space technology and infrastructure services company, today announced an $8.2 million contract extension from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) to develop next-generation nuclear power systems for spacecraft and lunar infrastructure. Intuitive Machines is using the funding to accelerate readiness of compact

Rating also validates company’s commitment to excellence and software development process in alignment with NASA’s Class A human...

The acquisition enhances Intuitive Machines’ ability to provide customers secure, reliable communications and precision navigation for lunar and interplanetary missions by combining its data service platform with KinetX deep space navigation technology. 

Intuitive Machines welcomes Dr. Brien Flewelling as our new Executive Director of Data Services, bringing over a decade of expertise in...

Intuitive Machines’ Moon RACER team proposal builds on more than a year of integrated design, engineering, and testing following the Company’s $30 million award in April 2024 to conduct an LTV feasibility assessment.

The acquisition strengthens Intuitive Machines’ position as a vertically integrated provider of end-to-end systems for the Moon, Mars, and beyond, marking the Company’s formal expansion into the precision navigation and flight dynamics segment of deep space operations. 

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, “Intuitive Machines,” or the “Company”), a leading space technology and infrastructure services...

Intuitive Machines is pleased to welcome Carlos Westhelle as the Entry Descent and Landing Program Manager    including responsib i...

New Texas-based training program designed to prepare technicians to handle sensitive pharmaceutical payloads returned to Earth by...

Following City Council approval, Intuitive Machines is expanding its headquarters at the Houston Spaceport to support additional government contracts and scale delivery of spacecraft production, testing, and mission support.  

The phase one grant supporting Intuitive Machines’ Earth Reentry Program will culminate with a full-scale ground mockup tailored to real payloads and use cases in early 2026.

On July 7, 2025, Ringo Starr turned 85. This year, in collaboration with Intuitive Machines, his message of “peace and love” traveled to...

Today marks the 16th anniversary of the launch of NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) on June 18, 2009—a mission that transformed...

After a year of building hardware, focused engineering, testing, and human-centered design, the Intuitive Machines-led Moon RACER team...

New 6-DOF simulator brings lunar mobility to Earth—simulating 1/6 gravity and real-time digital feedback for NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle...

The Texas Space Commission has selected Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR) (“Intuitive Machines”) (“Company”), a leading space...

On a rugged mock moonscape, the Moon RACER team demonstrated its terrestrial Lunar Terrain Vehicle mock-up’s ability to autonomously...

The Intuitive Machines-led Moon RACER team has incorporated NASA, teammate, and external expert design modifications and completed a second round of Crew Assessment Testing and Safety ahead of an anticipated Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) next phase award selection. 

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) (“Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and...