How to Invest in Intuitive Machines

By Rachel Warren – Updated Sep 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

Intuitive Machines constructs lunar landers for NASA, recently going public via a SPAC.
Nova-C lander marked first U.S. moon landing since 1972, despite a mishap causing a stock drop.
Company not yet profitable; offers potential growth in space sector for risk-ready investors.

Intuitive Machines (LUNR -10.49%) is a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company. It primarily makes lunar landing and exploration vehicles for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Stephen Altemus, Dr. Tim Crain, and Dr. Kam Ghaffarian founded the company in 2013.

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NASDAQ: LUNR

Intuitive Machines

Today's Change

(-10.49%) $-1.33

Current Price

$11.35

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$1B

Day's Range

$10.82 - $12.53

52wk Range

$6.13 - $24.95

Volume

11M

Avg Vol

8.2M

Gross Margin

-122.27%

Dividend Yield

N/A

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About the Author

Rachel Warren is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, information technology, and consumer goods. Prior to The Motley Fool, Rachel was a paralegal and legal administrator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from Liberty University School of Law.

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Rachel Warren has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.