NASA Awards Intuitive Machines $116.9M for 2027 Lunar South Pole Mission

The contract marks Intuitive Machines' fourth under NASA's CLPS initiative, aiming to advance lunar exploration and pave the way for human missions.

Intuitive Machines will deliver six NASA science instruments to the moon's south pole in 2027.
The mission will investigate lunar volatiles, radiation, and surface composition.
This award is part of NASA's broader Artemis campaign for sustained lunar exploration.
Intuitive Machines' stock surged following the contract announcement.
The company is currently finalizing its second lunar mission, set for launch later this year.