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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Annalyn Zoglmann

Intuitive Machines to Buy Lanteris Space Systems in $800 Million Move to Bolster Satellite Business

An Intuitive Machines lunar lander captured on the Moon’s surface marked the company's milestone in commercial space exploration (Credit: AFP News)

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.

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