Intuitive Machines selected to build 18 spacecraft for missile tracking

Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ: LUNR) announced that its subsidiary Lanteris Space Systems was selected by L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) to support spacecraft development for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Tracking Layer program.

The company will design, build and deliver 18 spacecraft platforms for space-based missile tracking capabilities. The platforms will support tracking of advanced missile threats, including hypersonic and ballistic systems, as part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

"This builds on a foundation of proven performance and mission trust earned through previous tracking layer selections that we look forward to carrying forward with L3Harris and the Space Development Agency," said Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines.

The Tranche 3 Tracking Layer program aims to integrate higher performance sensing and on-orbit data processing capabilities. The system is designed to provide broader global coverage and improved responsiveness for defense and allied users through a resilient, layered space architecture.

Intuitive Machines operates as a space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft and provides services for commercial, civil, and national security customers. The company states it has built over 300 spacecraft and delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface.

The information was disclosed in a company press release dated March 3, 2026.

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