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Intuitive Machines already has one $4 billion-plus NASA contract. Is it about to win another one?

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Space stocks continue to surge with Redwire, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace among leaders after SpaceX prospectus, Starship launch.

Space stocks were soaring early Tuesday—again. SpaceX seems to be the cause—again—with the 12th test of its huge Starship rocket launching on Friday evening. Shares of Rocket Lab which offers satellite building and launch services, a little like SpaceX, were up 5.8% in premarket trading, while and futures were up 0.7% and 0.5%, respectively.

Intuitive Machines plans to integrate publicly available LROC archive data into its lunar relay satellite network to support navigation services for government and commercial lunar missions.

Shares of space and satellite companies surged in premarket trading on Tuesday, extending the sector’s recent rally following SpaceX’s public filing for what is expected to become the largest initial public offering ever launched. Redwire (NYSE:RDW) climbed 15% ahead of the opening bell, while MDA Space (NYSE:MDA) advanced 13%.

Analysts recently reset their fair value estimate for Intuitive Machines to US$38.00, up from US$22.28, marking a sizeable change in how the stock is being valued. This shift sits alongside a more constructive tone in recent research, where many firms highlight the contract backlog, upcoming NASA and defense decisions, and acquisition activity, even as some still point to execution and customer concentration risks. As you read on, you will see how this updated price target fits into a...

Intuitive Machines keeps growing and winning contracts -- but none so big as the ones it's already won.

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) is one of the best “moonshot” tech stocks to buy according to short sellers. The stock’s latest publicly reported short interest stood at 28.15% of float as of April 30, 2026. The company strengthened its moonshot case on May 14, when it reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $186.7 million, compared with […]

AST SpaceMobile gained attention after SpaceX identified the company as a competitor in satellite-to-mobile connectivity.

Intuitive Machines is expanding beyond lunar missions into communications, navigation, and national security infrastructure as revenues surge.

As SpaceX eyes a potential June IPO, capital is flowing into space infrastructure stocks like LUNR, RDW, and VOYG, each posting record backlogs in Q1 2026.

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is back on investors’ radar after recent trading, with the stock closing at $32.46 and showing sharp swings over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Intuitive Machines. For context, Intuitive Machines has seen its 30-day share price return of 17.69% and 90-day share price return of 82.98% build on strong momentum. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 172.54% and 3-year total shareholder return of about 3.4x highlight how quickly sentiment...

Pure-play commercial space stocks are getting hit hard at midday on Tuesday. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is down 9%, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) is off 6%, and Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) has slipped 5%. There’s no single company-specific headline driving the move in Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, or Intuitive Machines. The selloff looks coordinated across the complex, hitting ... Rocket Lab Sinks 9%, Planet Labs Tumbles 6%, Intuitive Machines Slides 5%: Space Rally Hits a Wall

Rocket Lab Surges as Musk Revives SpaceX Listing Plans

LUNR's $1.1B backlog and major contract wins boost its revenue outlook as demand rises for space and defense infrastructure.

Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman takes a look at some of Monday's trending tickers and stories. ServiceNow (NOW) stock is climbing after Bank of America (BAC) restarted its coverage of the name. Space stocks, including Rocket Lab (RKLB), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), and Firefly (FLY), are moving higher on SpaceX's (SPAX.PVT) upcoming S-1 filing. Ryanair (RYAAY) warned of higher costs due to fuel prices.

First, the SpaceX IPO inspired space investors -- but today it's frightening them.

Wondering whether Intuitive Machines is priced for its story or for its fundamentals, and what that might mean for you as a shareholder or potential buyer. The stock last closed at US$33.89, with returns of 17.0% over 7 days, 41.9% over 30 days, 89.5% year to date and 174.2% over the past year, so recent price moves have been hard to ignore. Recent coverage around Intuitive Machines has focused on its role in the space sector and investor interest in related projects, which has helped keep...

Intuitive Machines (NasdaqGM:LUNR) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT. The deal is set to expand the company’s deep space communications and ground station network for lunar and cislunar missions. The acquisition follows the recent Lanteris deal and extends Intuitive Machines’ reach into space infrastructure and services. For you as an investor, this move sits at the intersection of hardware, services, and infrastructure for lunar activity...

A major analyst just made the bull case for Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR). On May 15, Canaccord raised its price target on LUNR to $41 from $24 while keeping a Buy rating. The firm cited a bottom-line inflection in the latest quarter and two government catalysts: NASA’s lunar “moon base” initiative (Andromeda) and the Golden Dome ... Canaccord Just Hiked Intuitive Machines Price Target to $41: NASA Moon Base, Golden Dome Power Bull Case

Aerospace, defense stocks trade near buy point in mixed week for the sector. Boeing eases from entry on China orders, delivery report.

Space stocks have been rallying since news of SpaceX's IPO dropped in March. Which of these two stocks is worth a look while you wait for SpaceX to go public?

Intuitive Machines Inc (LUNR) reports a historic quarter with record revenue and a robust backlog, despite challenges from acquisition costs and competitive pressures.

Intuitive Machines (NasdaqGM:LUNR) entered a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd and Goonhilly USA Inc. The deal expands Intuitive Machines' global lunar communications and ground infrastructure footprint. The acquisition is positioned as a material step in building out vertically integrated lunar and cislunar services. Intuitive Machines, known primarily for its lunar landers and payload delivery services, is moving further into communications and infrastructure...

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) reported what executives described as the strongest quarter in the company’s history, citing record revenue, record backlog and positive adjusted EBITDA as the space infrastructure company integrates recent acquisitions and pursues new civil, commercial and national

Intuitive Machines surges 124% over three months as NASA-linked lunar contracts, defense deals, and acquisitions fuel its shift into space infrastructure.

Satellite stock and earth exploration maven LUNR has room to run this summer

Intuitive Machines' earnings news wasn't great, but its guidance kinda was.