Intuitive Machines is an American space exploration company that provides lunar surface access, payload delivery, and data transmission services. As a NASA CLPS partner, they design and build lunar landers like Nova-C to transport payloads to the Moon. Their customers include NASA, for whom they deliver science instruments and technology demonstrations as part of the Artemis program, and they are developing lunar data relay satellites. Intuitive Machines aims to commercialize the Moon through infrastructure and services.
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Dozens of commercial landers from companies such as Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are scheduled to launch to the Moon in 2026.
In 2024 NASA selected Intuitive Machines to develop the first set of lunar relay spacecraft for a demonstration planned in conjunction with the Artemis III lunar surface mission.
NASA selected 34 participants to voluntarily track the Orion spacecraft for Artemis II, including the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Telespazio, Intuitive Machines, universities, amateur radio groups, and private citizens.
Telespazio has an industrial collaboration agreement with the American company Intuitive Machines.
Intuitive Machines is among the volunteers tracking Artemis II and hopes to build its own lunar communications network.
Intuitive Machines’ IM-3 mission targets Reiner Gamma and is part of the 2026 CLPS manifest.
Felix & Paul Studios has a payload, presumably a camera, manifested on the Intuitive Machines IM-3 lunar mission.
Geometric Energy Corporation's DOGE-1 CubeSat is manifested on Intuitive Machines IM-3 headed to the Moon.
Canadensys Aerospace is providing a Multispectral Microscope on Intuitive Machines IM-3, which is currently scheduled in Q3.
The Intuitive Machines IM-3 lunar lander has three Canadian payloads onboard.
Intuitive Machines achieved the first commercial lunar landing with IM-1 in February 2024.
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C achieved a soft lunar landing days after March 2, 2025.
The $800 million acquisition of Lanteris by Intuitive Machines consisted of $450 million in cash and $350 million in Intuitive Machines Class A common stock.
The acquisition of Lanteris strengthens Intuitive Machines’ position as a vertically integrated next generation space prime able to build, connect, and operate end-to-end mission solutions.
Intuitive Machines completed its acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly Maxar Space Systems, for $800 million before closing adjustments.
The acquisition of Lanteris by Intuitive Machines consisted of $450 million in cash and $350 million in Intuitive Machines Class A common stock.
Intuitive Machines' new capabilities include building spacecraft, connecting resilient communications and navigation networks, and operating systems across LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar space.
Intuitive Machines will also engage in future Mars telecommunications missions.
The acquisition enhances Intuitive Machines' ability to service future Golden Dome, Space Development Agency layered architecture, and NASA's Artemis and Lunar Terrain Vehicle initiatives.
The acquisition of Lanteris transforms Intuitive Machines into a multi-domain, end-to-end solutions provider.