Intuitive Machines, Inc. is a space exploration and infrastructure company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company develops and operates lunar landers, spacecraft, and related systems designed to deliver payloads to the Moon and support communications, navigation, and other lunar operations.
Its primary product platform is the Nova-C lunar lander, which is designed to transport scientific instruments, technology demonstrations, and commercial payloads to the lunar surface. Intuitive Machines also provides lunar data transmission and satellite communications services, autonomous navigation systems, precision landing technologies, and other products intended to support a broader lunar economy.
Founded in 2013 by Steve Altemus, who serves as president and chief executive officer, Intuitive Machines became a publicly traded company in 2024. Its lunar activities have included missions conducted through NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, as well as work for commercial and other government customers. The company’s operations are primarily based in the United States, while its missions and services are focused on the Moon and the wider space market.
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