Why Intuitive Machines Stock Is Soaring This Week

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Shares of Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 9.6% as of 1:14 p.m. ET on Friday. The jump comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both had one of their most chaotic weeks in years.

The lunar exploration company announced a deal this week with SpaceX to launch its fourth lunar mission.

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A SpaceX partnership

Investors were pleased to hear the company chose SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as the launch system that will carry its fourth lunar delivery mission (IM-4). The rocket will be launched from Florida and carry data relay satellites crucial to NASA's Near Space Network Services contract.

"Lunar surface delivery and data relay satellites are central to our strategy to commercialize the Moon," said Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus in the announcement. The shift to a payload of communication infrastructure shows that the company is evolving beyond one-off lunar landings toward establishing permanent lunar services. The network will operate on a "pay by the minute" model, creating a recurring revenue stream.

Two additional missions will complete the satellite network that will support both NASA's lunar ambitions and commercial operations.

Recent challenges

Intuitive's most recent lunar mission wasn't a success. The company's lander touched down off course and tipped over, draining its batteries prematurely. Despite these setbacks, NASA has maintained confidence in the company, and the announcement today shows Intuitive knows the smart move is to diversify its mission capabilities.

Intuitive Machines still carries a great deal of risk given the uncertainties surrounding its execution and the viability of its business model, but the company continues to demonstrate significant potential. It's an intriguing option for investors with higher risk tolerance.

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