Intuitive Machines Selected by L3Harris to Support Tracking Satellites for SDA and America’s Missile Defense
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Intuitive Machines (Nasdaq: LUNR) announced it was selected by L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) to support the Space Development Agency’s Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 (AMDT3) mission. Intuitive Machines will design, build, and deliver 18 IM 300 spacecraft platforms for hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking.
According to Intuitive Machines, AMDT3 supports the “Golden Dome” concept for U.S. space-based capabilities, enhancing homeland defense, deterrence, and resilient space operations. The AMDT3 satellites will use the IM 300 platform, which the company also cites for Tranche 1, Tranche 2, and Tranche 3 Tracking Layer missions.
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- Selected to supply 18 spacecraft platforms for SDA’s AMDT3 missile defense mission
- IM 300 platform adopted across Tranche 1, Tranche 2, and Tranche 3 Tracking Layer missions
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
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| Jun 30 | NASA contract award | Positive | -5.6% | Sixth NASA CLPS award valued up to $148.3 million preceded a 5.56% decline. |
| Jun 12 | Space economy commentary | Neutral | -13.1% | Commentary described SpaceX’s public-market debut and broader orbital-economy participation. |
| Jun 10 | Index inclusion commentary | Neutral | -3.4% | Commentary highlighted space-sector index inclusion and public-market expansion. |
| May 18 | Lunar contracts | Positive | -3.4% | Two prime lunar reconnaissance contracts totaling $20 million preceded a 3.36% decline. |
| May 14 | Q1 earnings report | Positive | +2.4% | Record revenue, backlog, and positive adjusted EBITDA preceded a 2.35% gain. |
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HOUSTON, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR) (“Intuitive Machines”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), a leading space technology, infrastructure, and services company, today announced it was selected by L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) to support the development and production of spacecraft platforms for the Space Development Agency’s Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 (“AMDT3”) mission.
IM 300 Rendering
Intuitive Machines will design, build, and deliver 18 advanced spacecraft platforms to enable L3Harris’ advanced missile defense solutions for hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking. The AMDT3 mission supports the Golden Dome for America’s space-based capabilities and will help to advance homeland defense, deterrence, and ensure U.S. space operations remain resilient and responsive.
"AMDT3 builds on a foundation of proven performance and mission trust established through our previous Tracking Layer mission selections. We look forward to continuing to support this important mission with L3Harris and the Space Development Agency," said Intuitive Machines President of Space Systems, Chris Johnson. "We are committed to delivering spacecraft platforms and integrated systems that enable sustained, scalable operations across demanding mission architectures."
AMDT3 will be built on the IM 300 platform, also used for the upcoming Tranche 1, Tranche 2, and Tranche 3 Tracking Layer missions. The IM 300 supports missions ranging from Earth observation, connectivity and defense missions with superior adaptability and efficient manufacturing processes.
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers.
With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.
These capabilities form an integrated Build-Connect-Operate infrastructure service company, enabling customers to achieve mission and campaign outcomes through a single prime solution. Intuitive Machines’ technology has been demonstrated across the space domain and is engineered to support the next century of opportunity in space.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
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