Intuitive Machines Completes Transformative Lanteris Space Systems Acquisition

An announcement from Intuitive Machines ( (LUNR) ) is now available.

On January 13, 2026, Intuitive Machines completed its $800 million acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly Maxar Space Systems, in a cash-and-stock deal that establishes the company as a vertically integrated, next-generation space prime contractor spanning spacecraft manufacturing, communications, and operations from low Earth orbit through cislunar space. In connection with closing, the company issued newly created common stock as part of the consideration, granted the seller registration rights for that equity, secured lender consents and waivers to avoid default or repurchase triggers under existing loan and receivables facilities, and put in place a transitional services agreement, collectively ensuring financing continuity and operational stability as Lanteris’ proven satellite manufacturing capabilities are integrated to bolster Intuitive Machines’ positioning in key U.S. defense and civil space programs, including missile warning and tracking constellations, NASA’s Artemis and Lunar Terrain Vehicle initiatives, and prospective Mars telecommunications missions.

The most recent analyst rating on (LUNR) stock is a Buy with a $22.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Intuitive Machines stock, see the LUNR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LUNR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LUNR is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (losses, negative equity, and cash flow pressure). Technicals are supportive but appear overextended, and valuation lacks support due to negative earnings and no dividend. The earnings call adds a positive offset on acquisition-driven growth expectations and reported liquidity/backlog, but near-term profitability and execution risks remain.

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More about Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is a diversified space technology, infrastructure, and services company focused on disrupting the economics of lunar access. The Houston-based firm has demonstrated lunar landing capability with its Nova-C class landers in 2024 and 2025, and organizes its offerings into delivery services, data transmission services, and infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers across cislunar and broader orbital domains.

Average Trading Volume: 8,859,223

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $3.34B

For an in-depth examination of LUNR stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.