Financial Highlights - The company reported revenue of $50.3 million in Q2 2025, a 21% year-over-year increase[64,69] - The company's backlog as of June 30, 2025, was $256.9 million, also a 21% year-over-year increase[65,74] - The company ended Q2 with a cash balance of $344.9 million[68,77] - The company's operating loss in Q2 2025 was $28.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $25.4 million[71] - Full-year 2025 revenue is projected to be near the low-end of prior outlook, with additional opportunities in the latter part of the year that supports revenue near the prior mid-point of $275 million[82] Strategic Initiatives - The company was awarded a $9.8 million contract from a national security customer to advance the Orbital Transfer Vehicle[13,43,64] - The company is continuing development of a stealth nuclear-powered satellite for AFRL, with a follow-on contract anticipated later this year[13,44] - The company signed a definitive agreement to acquire KinetX Inc for $30 million to expand capabilities in satellite constellation design and ground operations[13,37] - The company formalized a strategic partnership with Goonhilly Earth Station to explore new global opportunities for ground segment data transmission[13,38] Infrastructure and Missions - The company is expanding its Houston Spaceport headquarters with a new 116,000-square-foot facility and a 16,500-square-foot spacecraft development and production space[24,28,29] - The company is aligning the IM-3 mission with satellite readiness, now targeting the second half of 2026[34]

Core Insights - Intuitive Machines, Inc. reported a revenue of $50.3 million for Q2 2025, representing a 21% increase compared to Q2 2024, driven by growth across key programs [6][20] - The company ended Q2 2025 debt-free with $345 million in cash, indicating strong balance sheet strength and liquidity for future growth [6][20] - The company signed a purchase agreement to acquire KinetX, enhancing its capabilities in space navigation and flight dynamics [6][31] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2025 totaled $112.8 million, slightly down from $114.9 million in the same period of 2024 [20] - Operating loss for Q2 2025 was $28.6 million, compared to a loss of $27.5 million in Q2 2024 [20] - Net loss attributable to the company for Q2 2025 was $25.3 million, a decrease from a net income of $18.5 million in Q2 2024 [20] Strategic Initiatives - The company expanded its production footprint at Houston Spaceport by 140,000 square feet to support in-house satellite and spacecraft production [6] - Intuitive Machines is pursuing further strategic mergers and acquisitions, particularly in data services and National Security Space markets [3][6] - The company achieved a backlog of $256.9 million as of June 30, 2025, down from $328.3 million at the end of 2024, primarily due to performance on existing contracts [29][31] Outlook - Full-year 2025 revenue is projected to be near the low end of prior outlook, with expectations of reaching the prior midpoint of $275 million later in the year [7] - The company anticipates positive adjusted EBITDA in 2026, indicating a focus on improving operational performance [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 revenue was $62.5 million, up 14% from Q4 2024, driven primarily by CLIPS, LTVs, and NSMS execution [26] - Gross profit for the quarter was $6.7 million, compared to $0.7 million in Q4 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive gross margins [27] - Operating loss decreased to $10.1 million from $13.4 million in Q4 2024, driven by higher gross profits [28] - Positive free cash flow of $13.3 million was achieved for the first time in the company's history [29] - Cash balance increased to $373.3 million, driven by the redemption of warrants and positive free cash flow [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Under NASA's NSNS contract, $3 million in revenue was recognized during Q1, with an additional task order valued at $18 million issued for upcoming milestones [13] - The company secured a $10 million contract from the Texas Space Commission for developing a precision Earth reentry vehicle [12] - Significant progress was made in stealth satellite and orbital transfer vehicle programs, with a key contract award for an Earth reentry vehicle [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is leveraging federal budget signals and NASA's funding priorities to expand into adjacent markets like national security space [6] - The evolving federal landscape presents opportunities for Intuitive Machines, particularly in civil and national security space [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to diversify into national security space while continuing to execute on its core exploration programs [10] - Intuitive Machines is focused on delivering end-to-end space services from lunar surface operations to precision Earth reentry [12] - The company is advancing its Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract and integrating its data transmission architecture to enhance competitiveness [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of core exploration programs despite potential budget reductions in NASA's science budget [7] - The company anticipates continued opportunities for key contract awards throughout the year, with a focus on execution [25] - Management highlighted the importance of learning from past missions to improve future performance and maintain a competitive edge [21] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with a contracted backlog of $272.3 million, down from $328.3 million in Q4 2024 [32] - Guidance for 2025 revenue is expected to range between $250 million and $300 million, with a positive adjusted EBITDA run rate by Q4 2025 [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Do reductions to the planetary science budget impact revenue opportunities from NASA payload deployment awards? - Management indicated that they do not see a direct impact on the CLPS budget based on the president's budget [39] Question: Is there any risk of LTV delivery being changed or delayed due to the need for an alternative launch vehicle? - Management stated that the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract procurement is moving forward and is not dependent on SLS [42] Question: How does the company differentiate its reentry vehicle in the market? - The company highlighted its unique precision landing capabilities and soft touchdown technology as differentiators [46] Question: What is the company's view on nuclear propulsion and its applications in space? - Management discussed ongoing work on low power nuclear propulsion systems and their potential for sustained presence in space [48] Question: Can you elaborate on the IM2 milestones expected to be recognized in Q2? - Management expects to close out about $14 million in success payments for the IM2 mission, with half expected in Q2 [54] Question: How does the company view the potential for M&A in the current market? - Management is looking opportunistically at M&A to add capabilities that provide competitive advantages [66] Question: How does the company view the competitive environment for NSN? - Management noted that the near space network market is emerging and currently collaborative rather than competitive [76]

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue reached $62.5 million, a 14% increase compared to Q4 2024[82, 86] - Gross margin expanded to 11%, amounting to $6.7 million in Q1 2025[82] - The company generated $19.4 million in positive operating cash flow in Q1, resulting in a positive free cash flow of $13.3 million after $6.1 million in capital expenditures[84] - The company ended Q1 with a cash balance of $373.3 million[85] - Backlog as of March 31, 2025, was $272.3 million, a 22% year-over-year increase[94, 95] Key Projects and Milestones - The company executed the first two milestones for NASA's NSNS contract for $9 million and received an additional $18 million for the next two milestones[15] - The company received a $10 million grant from the Texas Space Commission to develop an Earth reentry vehicle and microgravity research lab[21] - Phase two activities for the Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) are underway under a letter contract with a government customer, valued at approximately $11 million[30] - IM-2 mission successfully landed on the south pole region of the Moon[17] Outlook - The company anticipates full-year 2025 revenue to be between $250 million and $300 million[104] - The company expects to achieve positive run-rate Adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2025 and be Adjusted EBITDA positive in 2026[104, 105]