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space9 days ago•5 min saved

NASA Eyes New Lunar Orbiter and More CLPS Task Orders

NASA plans to award three additional CLPS task orders this year, including an orbiter imaging mission to replace the aging Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and two landers. The agency is moving toward CLPS 2.0, a potential $10 billion, 10-year contract, with proposals due later this year and a push for larger, faster production of landers. Both Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines are expanding facilities and exploring multi-ton and modular lander designs to support future lunar-base needs, while the CS-8 mission aims to demonstrate a repeatable, production-line lander capable of faster delivery to the Moon.

via SpaceNews|

#clps #firefly-aerospace #intuitive-machines

space1 month ago•23 min saved

NASA Bets Big On 3 Private Firms To Return Humans To The Moon By 2028

NASA awarded $590 million in lunar lander contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines as part of the Artemis program, aiming for a crewed Moon landing at the lunar south pole by 2028. The move underscores a growing commercial lunar economy and has geopolitical heft in the U.S.–China space rivalry, with SpaceX and related space ETFs drawing investor attention alongside these private landers.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#artemis #astrobotic #intuitive-machines

space1 month ago•6 min saved

NASA funds quartet of robotic lunar landers to advance Moon Base ambitions

NASA awarded about $590 million to Astrobotic Technology, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines to fly four robotic lunar lander missions in 2028, each carrying the same three payloads (SCALPSS, LETS and the Laser Retroreflector Array); Astrobotic will fly two Peregrine landers to the Gruithuisen Domes region, Firefly one Blue Ghost, and Intuitive Machines one Nova-C, with a potential later addition of PROMISE, a Mars rover–derived, RTG-powered lunar rover; the agency is also weighing logistics for Moon Base launches and has not ruled out Blue Origin’s launch options as Plan A remains to use New Glenn.

via SpaceNews|

#astrobotic #firefly-aerospace #intuitive-machines

business2 months ago•23 min saved

SpaceX Leads NASA Launch Cadence as Blue Origin Setback Reshapes Space Stock Bets

Blue Origin’s pad explosion accelerates SpaceX’s default position on NASA’s launch manifest, opening a window for five US space contractors to benefit: Rocket Lab as a near-term Falcon 9 rival with its Neutron program; AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites riding Falcon 9; Lockheed Martin’s Artemis program role; Northrop Grumman’s GEM motors and HALO lunar hardware; and Intuitive Machines’ CLPS lunar payloads. With SpaceX not being publicly traded, investors are eyeing these proxy plays to ride the evolving space economy while cautioning that the rest of the Street may soon reprice these bets.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#ast-spacemobile #business #intuitive-machines

business3 months ago•22 min saved

Rocket Lab's 30% Jump Signals Brief Edge Among Space Stocks—but Peers Lead YTD

Rocket Lab (RKLB) surged roughly 30% intraday after reporting Q1 FY2026 revenue of $200.35M (+64% YoY, beating estimates) and a backlog of $2.2B on 31 Electron/HASTE contracts and five Neutron missions, plus a Raytheon Space Based Interceptor win; Q2 revenue guidance is $225–$240M. Intuitive Machines (LUNR) rose about 21% on strong 2026 guidance and the Lanteris acquisition, while Planet Labs (PL) gained around 10% and leads YTD; by absolute intraday performance RKLB outpaced peers, though PL and LUNR remain ahead on the year. The space-equipment market remains sensitive to defense demand and upcoming catalysts like Neutron's debut, with some risk factors like insider stock sales by RKLB executives looming in assessing longer-term prospects.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#business #intuitive-machines #lunr

space-policy3 months ago•16 min saved

NASA Raises CLPS Ceiling to Accelerate Moon Base Lander Cadence

NASA plans to raise the maximum value of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract from $2.6 billion to $4.2 billion to support a projected surge in robotic lunar landings for Moon Base, with 13 eligible contractors and a goal of ramping up to a monthly landing cadence; the agency expects to award more missions and/or higher-value missions through 2028 and beyond as companies scale production and move toward standardized, build-to-print landers.

via SpaceNews|

#clps #intuitive-machines #lunar-lander

business4 months ago•23 min saved

SpaceX IPO Set to Redefine Space Stocks: 6 Infrastructure Winners to Watch

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO targeting a valuation above $2 trillion, a move that could reprice the entire space economy. Morgan Stanley’s Space 60 identifies six infrastructure-focused winners tightly tied to the orbital economy: Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Planet Labs, Intuitive Machines, Redwire, and BlackSky. Among them, Rocket Lab is highlighted as the standout due to its vertical integration across launch vehicles, spacecraft systems, and orbital infrastructure. The SpaceX listing is expected to boost demand for space-infrastructure plays—connectivity, Earth observation, lunar delivery, and related services—more than diversified aerospace names.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#ast-spacemobile #business #intuitive-machines

business8 months ago•3 min saved

SpaceX's Starlink Satellite Encounters Orbit Anomaly and Debris Loss

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite, which is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere within weeks, while Intuitive Machines received an overweight rating from KeyBanc and surged over 23% on near-term growth prospects. EchoStar's stock rallied nearly 40% in December amid plans for SpaceX's IPO, which could value the space company at $1.5 trillion, and the company benefits from spectrum sales and strategic partnerships. Overall, the space sector is experiencing notable developments and stock movements.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#business #echostar #intuitive-machines

space1 year ago•1 min saved

Intuitive Machines to Develop Lunar Communication Satellites

Intuitive Machines plans to produce its own lunar communication satellites in-house to better control schedules and explore additional satellite opportunities, enhancing its capabilities in cislunar space infrastructure.

via SpaceNews|

#cislunar-communications #intuitive-machines #lunar-satellites

space-exploration2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA's Artemis Mission: Colorado Company's Concept Lunar Vehicle Selected for Moon Mobility"

NASA has selected Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to develop lunar terrain vehicles (LTV) for potential use in the upcoming Artemis missions, with one eventually being chosen for a demonstration mission on the moon's south pole. The selected vehicle will need to function as both a crewed and uncrewed vehicle, with potential lunar service contracts through 2039 amounting to a potential value of up to $4.6 billion. The companies will be developing LTVs called Moon Racer, Flex, and Lunar Dawn, all designed to support a crew of two astronauts and withstand the extreme conditions of the lunar south pole.

via Engadget|

#artemis-missions #intuitive-machines #lunar-terrain-vehicle

space-exploration2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA Chooses Companies for Artemis Moon Car Development"

NASA has chosen Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to develop a lunar terrain rover for its Artemis lunar explorations, with potential task orders totaling $4.6 billion over 13 years. The rover will be designed to help astronauts explore the Moon's south polar region, which is believed to contain frozen water. The companies must create vehicles capable of accommodating two astronauts, operating in extreme conditions, and featuring remote operation capabilities. This initiative is part of NASA's Artemis program, aiming to establish a sustainable presence near the Moon in preparation for human missions to Mars, with the Artemis III landing mission now planned for September 2026.

via The Verge|

#artemis #intuitive-machines #lunar-exploration

space2 years ago•4 min saved

"Intuitive Machines' Odysseus Moon Lander Permanently Fades on Lunar Surface, Ending Historic Mission"

Intuitive Machines' private moon lander, Odysseus, has concluded its historic mission after operating on the lunar surface for seven days, making it the first commercial vehicle to successfully land on the moon. Despite hopes of reactivation, the lander's power system did not revive, confirming its permanent shutdown. The mission, which carried both NASA and private payloads, faced challenges during landing but still achieved its objectives. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of private spacecraft for lunar exploration, with plans for future missions already in the works.

via Space.com|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-surface #moon-landing

space-exploration2 years ago•1 min saved

"End of an Era: Historic US Moon Lander Permanently Silent After Lunar Landing"

The uncrewed American moon lander, Odysseus, built by Intuitive Machines, has ceased communication after failing to "wake up" following its historic landing on the moon's south pole. Despite landing at an angle and encountering various challenges, the mission is considered a success by both the company and NASA. The lander carried NASA instruments aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the lunar south pole, a key area for future astronaut missions under NASA's Artemis program. Intuitive Machines has additional moon missions planned as part of NASA's initiative to collaborate with the private sector for lunar exploration.

via Newsmax|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-mission #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Moon Lander Enters Permanent Sleep Mode After Historic Landing"

The uncrewed American lander, Odysseus, built by Houston-based Intuitive Machines, has been declared "permanently faded" after failing to power up following its historic landing on the Moon. Despite landing at a wonky angle and encountering various challenges, the mission, which aimed to improve scientific understanding of the lunar south pole, has been hailed as a success by both Intuitive Machines and NASA. This marks the first commercial lunar lander to touch down on the Moon and is part of NASA's initiative to delegate cargo missions to the private sector and stimulate a lunar economy.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-mission #moon-lander

spacetechnology2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Moon Lander Enters Permanent Sleep Mode After Historic Landing"

The uncrewed American lander, Odysseus, built by Intuitive Machines, has ceased communication after failing to "wake up" following its historic landing on the Moon. Despite landing at a wonky angle and encountering various challenges, the mission has been deemed a success by both Intuitive Machines and NASA. The lander, carrying NASA instruments, aimed to enhance scientific understanding of the lunar south pole as part of NASA's Artemis program. This marks a significant milestone in NASA's initiative to delegate cargo missions to the private sector and pave the way for future lunar exploration and the development of long-term habitats.

via Legit.ng|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-exploration #moon-lander