Intuitive Machines Lunar Communication Satellite Launch Plans Change | Aviation Week

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Robert Wall
August 13, 2026

Credit: Intuitive Machines

Credit: Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines projects the launch of its first lunar communications relay satellite in the first quarter of next year, having previously forecast a 2026 mission, while completion of the network is now due faster. The Altus-1 satellite that is part of NASA’s Near Space Network Services program…

Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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