# Intuitive Machines Type: Company (LUNR) Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/intuitive-machines Canonical HTML page: https://getyourbrief.com/entity/intuitive-machines ## Timeline - **2026-08-18**: NASA releases LRO crater imagery — NASA and KASA publish before-and-after imagery from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter after six days of orbital alignment and additional processing. - **2026-08-05**: Falcon 9 upper stage impacts the Moon — The wayward upper stage strikes the lunar surface, creating a fresh 60-foot-wide crater. - **2026-Q3**: IM-2 Launch Target — Scheduled launch of the PRIME-1 drill to the lunar South Pole aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. - **2026-06-18**: Stock Tumbles 6.5% as Retail Fades — Shares fall to $178.50, shedding over $150B in value; net retail purchases drop to $9.1M from $300M+. - **2026-06-17**: Valuation Surges Above $2 Trillion — Post-IPO rally pushes market cap to record levels, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. - **2026-06-15**: SpaceX Makes Historic Nasdaq Debut — Shares begin trading at $135 in the largest IPO ever, attracting massive retail and institutional attention. - **2025-03-19**: FY 2025 Earnings — Company reports record revenue and backlog, signaling a shift to infrastructure services. - **2025-01-15**: Falcon 9 launches with two commercial lunar landers — SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 carrying two commercial lunar landers. The first stage returns to Earth, while the upper stage continues toward the Moon. - **2024-09-17**: NSNS Contract Award — NASA selects LUNR for the $4.8 billion Near Space Network Services contract. - **2024-02-22**: IM-1 Odysseus Landing — First private spacecraft to land on the moon, establishing Intuitive Machines as a market leader. ## Recent coverage (8 stories, network-wide) ### NASA Images Show 60-Foot Crater From SpaceX Falcon 9's Aug. 5 Moon Impact 2026-08-19 02:48:04 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 New NASA imagery from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter confirms a 60-foot-wide crater left by a Falcon 9 upper stage that struck the Moon on August 5. Cross-agency coordination between NASA, KASA, ESO, and Danuri enabled precise before-and-after imaging. The event highlights growing cislunar debris and collision risks as lunar missions multiply. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-falcon9-moon-impact-crater-nasa-images ### Retail Investors Pump $300M into SpaceX, Then Flee—97% Drop in Buys 2026-06-28 16:14:32 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7 Retail investors who poured over $300 million into SpaceX’s IPO frenzy abruptly pulled back, with net buys plunging to $9.1M. The reversal poses fresh questions about the sustainability of high-flying valuations for space startups and the IPO window for venture-backed rivals. Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/spacex-retail-rally-collapse-startup-impact ### SpaceX Selloff Erases $150B: 6.5% Drop Jolts Defense and Aerospace Suppliers 2026-06-28 16:14:21 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7 SpaceX's 6.5% plunge on June 18 vaporized over $150 billion in market cap, triggering a sector-wide rout that hit Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, and other key space players. The correction tests the resilience of the commercial space supply chain and defense contractors tied to Elon Musk’s ecosystem. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-selloff-erases-150b-defense-impact ### SpaceX $2T Valuation Tested: Profit-Taking Wipes $150B in 6.5% Plunge 2026-06-28 16:14:09 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7 The largest IPO in history hit its first major air pocket as investors booked profits, sending SpaceX shares down 6.5% and erasing over $150 billion in market value. The retreat highlights structural risks from thin float and outsized retail influence in mega-listings. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/spacex-2t-valuation-drops-150b-profit-taking ### SpaceX’s $60B AI Bet Fails to Halt 6.5% Post-IPO Slide 2026-06-19 22:41:40 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 SpaceX's record IPO is cooling fast despite a $60B all-stock acquisition of AI startup Anysphere, signaling volatility that could reset exit expectations for unicorns. Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/spacex-60b-ai-acquisition-post-ipo-slide ### SpaceX Tumbles 6.5%, Dragging Down $150B in Space-Sector Value 2026-06-19 22:41:29 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 SpaceX's stock plunge erased $150B in market cap and triggered declines across the commercial space industry, from launch to satellite operators. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-tumbles-drags-space-sector-down ### SpaceX Loses $150B in Value as Retail Exits Post-IPO Trade 2026-06-19 22:41:16 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Retail buying collapsed from $300M to $9.1M in a single session as SpaceX shares slid 6.5%, erasing $150B in market cap. A $20B bond offering looms. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/spacex-150b-market-cap-loss-retail-pullback ### Intuitive Machines (LUNR) FY 2025 Earnings: NSNS Contract Scales Backlog 2026-03-19 15:39:29 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2 Intuitive Machines reported record FY 2025 revenue driven by the activation of the $4.8 billion Near Space Network Services (NSNS) contract and progress on the IM-2 and IM-3 lunar missions. The company's transition from a mission-centric model to a recurring lunar infrastructure provider is reflected in a multi-billion dollar backlog and improved cash position. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/intuitive-machines-lunr-fy2025-earnings-analysis --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getyourbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.