Goonhilly to be acquired by Intuitive Machines

Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd (“Goonhilly”) has today announced that it will be acquired by leading space infrastructure company Intuitive Machines, subject to regulatory approval.

Goonhilly’s ground station assets and competencies expected to help expand Intuitive Machines’ integrated ground-to-space network for national security, defence, and commercial satcom customers.

Addition of 44 antennas to Intuitive Machines’ network expected to enhance support for customers’ GEO missions and expected to accelerate progress toward Moon base and deep space operations.

Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd (“Goonhilly”) has today announced that it will be acquired by Intuitive Machines (Nasdaq: LUNR), a space technology, infrastructure, and services leader, subject to regulatory approval. The move helps strengthen communications capabilities for Moon base and deep space operations, and is expected to give customers more options for maintaining contact and controlling spacecraft.

Under the agreement, Goonhilly will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, retaining its status as a UK entity while benefitting from expanded resources, technology, and global reach. Intuitive Machines is also acquiring Goonhilly’s wholly owned subsidiary, Goonhilly USA Inc (“COMSAT”).

Goonhilly is the world’s first and most experienced commercial provider of lunar and deep space communications services. Since becoming the first commercial provider of these services in 2021, Goonhilly has supported more than 20 missions for space agencies like NASA and ESA and private exploration companies including such as Intuitive machines and ispace, representing a vital UK contribution to the international space sector. In 2024 and 2025, the company played a critical role in Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 and IM-2 lunar missions.

The acquisition combines Goonhilly and Intuitive Machines resources to help accelerate innovation and the delivery of new services for national security and commercial satellite communications customers. Goonhilly offers sought-after radio frequency-based Space Domain Awareness capabilities and works with fellow Goonhilly Group member COMSAT to deliver secure satellite ground station services from teleports in the US and UK.

“Having worked closely with Intuitive Machines for many years, we’re delighted to be taking this transformative step in our relationship”, said Goonhilly Executive Chairman, Kenn Herskind. “Both our companies are playing an increasingly important commercial role in the future of space exploration and utilisation – we’re excited to shape that reality together.”

“Customers rely on resilient connectivity and communication as they establish a Moon base and deep space environments,” said Steve Altemus, co‑founder and CEO of Intuitive Machines. “Goonhilly provided deep ground station and communications expertise and technological prowess during our IM‑1 and IM‑2 missions and also proven on missions for NASA, ESA, and many other leaders. Together with COMSAT’s secure teleport infrastructure, brings critical strength to the space‑to‑ground network our customers depend on to operate their spacecraft.”

Space Minister Liz Lloyd said: “Goonhilly Earth Station is a uniquely British success story, and this acquisition by Intuitive Machines, subject to regulatory approval, is a testament to the world-class capabilities it has built right here in Cornwall, where it will remain.

“Combining Goonhilly's expertise in lunar and deep space communications with Intuitive Machines’ global reach and resources has the potential to bring new investment, new jobs and new opportunities for the UK space sector.”

Goonhilly has reiterated its commitment to existing customers and is prioritising a smooth transition without disruption to services. Upon completion of the deal, Goonhilly will continue operating out of Cornwall, UK, and will keep working closely with the COMSAT teleports in Connecticut and California, USA.

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About Goonhilly

Goonhilly® (Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd) delivers reliable connectivity, data, and intelligence, enabling the safe, sustainable, and secure use of space.

As the world’s most advanced commercial lunar and deep space communications provider, Goonhilly provides Earth-to-space connectivity for spacecraft operating beyond geostationary orbit, facilitating the future of space science and exploration for organisations including ESA and Intuitive Machines.

Goonhilly also utilises its state-of-the-art assets and expert teams to deliver sovereign radio frequency Space Domain Awareness (SDA) data, assured satcom services, and bespoke antenna development to national security customers. Its sister company, COMSAT, offers commercial satcom services. Together, the two brands form the Goonhilly Group and share operational sites in the US and UK.

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 Built-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.

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