
KEY POINTS
- Intuitive Machines' acquisition of Lanteris expands the company's portfolio from lunar landers to satellite manufacturing.
- Lanteris, formerly Maxar Space Systems, has built over 300 satellites since 1957.
- CEO Steve Altemus says it marks the firm's evolution into a "multi-domain space prime."
Houston-based aerospace firm Intuitive Machines has announced a £640 million ($800 million) deal to acquire Lanteris Space Systems, a legacy satellite manufacturer, in a move that marks a turning point for the once-startup company as it seeks to cement its position as a major player in the global space industry.