The Space Infrastructure Company Next Lunar Mission: IM-3 & Lunar Data Relay Satellite

Houston, TX
Joined July 2013
We're excited to support NASA's next era of nuclear-powered space exploration as an industry partner with our Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) for the SR-1 Freedom mission. Built on the IM-1300 platform, our PPE is being repurposed to serve as the nuclear electric propulsion element for NASA's planned 2028 mission to Mars, supporting the first demonstration of nuclear electric propulsion in interplanetary space. Together, we're advancing the technologies and building the space infrastructure needed to explore farther, operate longer, and enable sustained operations in space. #IntuitiveMachines #SpaceInfrastructure #NASA #NuclearPropulsion #SR1Freedom
We’re getting America underway on nuclear power in space and ushering in the era of a Nuclear NASA. With the signing of an MOU with @ENERGY, we’re taking the next giant leap toward exploring the outer solar system and sending American astronauts to Mars. Fission power will help us travel farther, operate longer, and power more capable scientific instruments.
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Congratulations to SiriusXM! SXM-11 is on orbit and fully operational. Following a successful launch and in-orbit testing, SiriusXM’s newest satellite is now in service, marking another milestone in our more than 20-year partnership and 13 spacecraft built together. Learn more: tinyurl.com/47rha3ad #spaceinfrastructureleader #BuildConnectOperate #IM1300Series
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Intuitive Machines is heading to World Space Business Week. As a leading space infrastructure prime, we’re helping power the space economy by building spacecraft, connecting networks, and operating the infrastructure that enables long-term operations in space. We look forward to connecting with customers, partners, and colleagues in Paris. #IntuitiveMachines #SpaceInfrastructurePrime #BuildConnectOperate
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Intuitive Machines has been selected by NASA JPL to provide the spacecraft platform, system-level integration, and mission solutions for EAGLE-VSWIR, an Earth science mission targeted for launch in 2028. EAGLE-VSWIR will fly on our IM-300 spacecraft platform, advancing Earth observation while demonstrating technologies for future lunar and Mars exploration. Learn more: News Article | Intuitive Machines
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Intuitive Machines has received an authorization to proceed from an undisclosed customer to begin work on a multi-satellite communications infrastructure program with an anticipated value of more than $600M. The program will leverage our proven IM 1300™ satellite platform and communications expertise to support a critical communications infrastructure mission. Learn More: shorturl.at/EG3Kz #BuildConnectOperate #ResilientSpaceInfrastructure
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We marked an important milestone this past weekend in preparing for the IM3 mission as our Nova-C Navigation Pod completed long range thermal vacuum testing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center inside the X-Ray Cryogenic Facility (XRCF). XRCF is the world’s largest X-ray optical test facility and features a massive 500-meter vacuum tunnel, which is longer than the Holland Tunnel’s north tube and nearly the length of two Space Needles stacked end to end. Our laser rangefinders measured targets at 260m and 490m in a completely airless environment. Hardware was enclosed in a thermal shroud with controlled heat loads and temperature swings from 39°C (102°F) to -3°C (26°F), stressing components to confirm sensor accuracy during lunar descent. Grateful for the experts who planned, prepared, and solved challenges on the fly. Stay tuned on this channel for more IM3 journeys to Moon Base and check out the time lapse from inside XRCF!
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We’ve completed the acquisition of Goonhilly and COMSAT, expanding our space network for communications, data transport, and PNT in support of Moon Base. The network will support our IM‑3 and Altus‑1 missions along with the growing mission cadence of civil, national security, and commercial customers. #IntuitiveMachines #Goonhilly #COMSAT #Space #Lunar #MoonBase #DeepSpace #SpaceNetwork #IM3 #Altus1
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On July 20, 1969, humanity proved we could visit the Moon. Today, we are building the infrastructure required to stay. History inspired us. Infrastructure sustains us. Learn how we are building, connecting, and operating the new space economy at intuitivemachines.com. 📸: @NASA Neil A. Armstrong
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Intuitive Machines is the prime contractor for NASA’s LROC and ShadowCam instruments—representing 67% of NASA’s total planetary data holdings. With #TEESresearch, we have successfully migrated the nation’s largest lunar dataset (1.8+ petabytes) to a new high-performance data infrastructure. This milestone preserves the foundational digital infrastructure and lunar intelligence required to map, navigate, and land on the Moon.
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Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸 Two and a half centuries ago, a journey of independence and exploration began. Today, that same American spirit drives our lunar infrastructure. We build the spacecraft, connect the networks, and operate the infrastructure that sustains humanity on the Moon. The American flag on our Nova-C lander stands as a permanent marker of capability in deep space. From the team establishing the next frontier — #Happy4thOfJuly
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Nova-C at scale for NASA's Moon Base Intuitive Machines has secured a firm-fixed-price NASA contract valued at up to $148.3M to deliver a production-line-qualified Nova-C lander to the Moon no later than 2028. By scaling manufacturing processes to support high-volume production, Intuitive Machines is creating a standardized and repeatable lunar transport utility service. @NASAArtemis and @NASAMoon Base News Article | Intuitive Machines
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IM‑3 just got its “hat”! The lander’s top deck is now installed and full‑vehicle integration begins ahead of hot fire. We’re celebrating by declaring today the official IM‑3 Hat Day. IM‑3’s a Nova‑C class lander and part of Intuitive Machines' space infrastructure service across cislunar space, supporting NASA’s Moon Base, expanding lunar operations, and creating a national asset.
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If it moves on the Moon, then it’s Made in Maryland! Governor Wes Moore announced a $1M Build Our Future Grant that helps us expand our space robotics and mechanisms operations in Anne Arundel County and establish a Space Robotics and Mechanisms Center of Excellence. With the success of Artemis and a faster tempo for NASA and commercial missions, demand is growing for the devices we innovate, like rover deployment arms, 360 pan tilt cameras, and precision engine gimbals. Thank you, Governor Moore, Maryland, Anne Arundel County, and St. John Properties for your commitment to space technology innovation! Learn more: shorturl.at/KU4bw
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Congratulations, Artemis III crew!
Replying to @NASA
Introducing your Artemis III crew: NASA astronauts @AstroKomrade, @Astro_AndreD, and Frank Rubio and @ESA astronaut @Astro_Luca.
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