Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
IM-2 Launch Target
Scheduled launch of the PRIME-1 drill to the lunar South Pole aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9.
FY 2025 Earnings
Company reports record revenue and backlog, signaling a shift to infrastructure services.
NSNS Contract Award
NASA selects LUNR for the $4.8 billion Near Space Network Services contract.
IM-1 Odysseus Landing
First private spacecraft to land on the moon, establishing Intuitive Machines as a market leader.
Intuitive Machines reported record FY 2025 revenue driven by the activation of the $4.8 billion Near Space Network Services (NSNS) contract and progress on the IM-2 and IM-3 lunar missions. The company's transition from a mission-centric model to a recurring lunar infrastructure provider is reflected in a multi-billion dollar backlog and improved cash position.
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