NASA's pivot from an orbiting lunar gateway station to a $20 billion south-pole Moon base over seven years is a major tailwind for lunar surface contractors, landers, launch providers and in‑space infrastructure plays. It effectively accelerates demand for cargo, communications, power and construction services tied directly to sustained surface operations rather than a single orbital outpost.RKLB stock is climbing. See the chart and price action here. What NASA is ChangingNASA under Jared Isaacman is haltin ...

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) stock exploded higher on Wednesday, soaring 19.8% through 10:15 a.m. ET after announcing it has won a fifth lunar lander contract from NASA, "IM-5." Awarded under the space agency's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, the contract is worth $180.4 million to space company Intuitive Machines, and may generate additional revenue for payloads carried in addition to the NASA cargo. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one ...

NASA awards Intuitive Machines $180.4 million lunar payload contract | Reuters Skip to main content Purchase Licensing Rights Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv March 24 (Reuters) - Intuitive Machines (LUNR.O), opens new tabsaid on Tuesday NASA has awarded the space startup a $180.4 million contract to deliver seven science and technology payloads to the moon's south pole. As part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative under the age ...

HOUSTON, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR) (“Intuitive Machines”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), a space technology, infrastructure, and services leader, today announced that NASA has awarded the Company a $180.4 million contract to deliver seven science and technology payloads, including an Australian Space Agency lunar rover and technologies from Blue Origin’s Honeybee Robotics, to the Lunar South Pole Region. The Company’s space infrastructure, Lu ...

Key Takeaways Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines are gaining traction as the space economy expands.RKLB benefits from steady launches, a $190M defense deal and strong commercial partnerships.LUNR shows faster revenue growth, stronger stock gains, better valuation and solid liquidity position.The space industry continues to gain strong momentum in 2026, driven by rising global security needs, increasing demand for faster satellite communication and deeper collaboration between governments and private companie ...

Although artificial intelligence has been capturing the attention and capital of investors for years, space may mark the next game-changing opportunity. According to an April 2024 report from McKinsey, the space economy is expected to nearly triple in value from $630 billion in 2023 to an estimated $1.8 trillion by 2035 -- and investors are taking notice. Two of Wall Street's most popular stocks among retail investors are space stocks. Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS 1.71%) and Intuitive Machines (LUNR +13. ...

Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) is one of the 10 Stocks to Watch Today. Intuitive Machines soared by 13.91 percent on Monday to finish at $20.31 apiece, as investors took heart from Stifel’s 10-percent price target upgrade for its stock. In a market note, the investment firm raised its price target to $22 from $20 previously, while maintaining a “hold” recommendation, saying that while it likes the opportunity focused on lunar infrastructure and satellites, it remains cautious over the risk on timi ...

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) stock got hit hard last week after reporting a big loss for Q4 2024. Shares of the space company lost nearly 6% Friday. Today, however, they're winning back all those losses and more -- up 10.2% through 10:30 a.m. ET. You can thank investment banker Stifel for that. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. C ...

Intuitive Machines logo over lunar surface with Earth in the background, representing space industry growth and investor focus on lunar missions. Key Points Intuitive Machines stock held steady despite a significant earnings miss as investors focused on strong forward guidance for 2026. The company’s revenue forecast of up to $1 billion is supported by a growing backlog and recent strategic acquisitions. A technical Bollinger Band squeeze and high short interest suggest LUNR stock could see a major mov ...

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) on Thursday reported downbeat fourth-quarter sales results.The company reported revenue of $44.78 million, missing the consensus estimate of $53.68 million.CEO Steve Altemus said 2025 was a “transformational year” for the company, pointing to the completion of its second lunar mission, expansion into national security space programs and acquisitions, including KinetX Aerospace and Lanteris Space Systems, as part of efforts to expand scale and growth opportunities.Intui ...