Lanteris Space Systems

What Lanteris Space Systems does

Lanteris Space Systems, formerly Maxar Space Systems, designs and manufactures flight-proven spacecraft platforms and bus components for government and commercial customers. Its core product set includes three satellite platform lines — the IM 1300 Series (geostationary communications), the IM 300 Series (low Earth orbit, used for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Tracking Layer missile defense constellation), and the IM 500 Series (multi-orbit applications) — plus the Power & Propulsion Element (PPE), a 60-kilowatt solar electric propulsion spacecraft built for NASA's Gateway lunar space station that will also support the planned SR-1 Freedom Mars mission. Lanteris maintains manufacturing operations in Palo Alto and San Jose, California, with corporate functions operating under Intuitive Machines' Houston headquarters following the January 2026 acquisition.

The company operates as a Business-to-Government (B2G) and prime-contractor subcontractor, generating revenue through direct contracts with NASA and subcontracts to defense integrators such as L3Harris. Named anchor programs include NASA's Gateway PPE, the 18-spacecraft Tranche 3 award from L3Harris for the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, and the EchoStar-25 direct-broadcast satellite launched in March 2026 for Dish Network. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with the company's role in sensitive defense and civil space procurements.

Since its January 2026 acquisition by Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) for $800 million ($450M cash plus $350M in LUNR stock), Lanteris operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Intuitive Machines' vertically integrated Build-Connect-Operate space infrastructure portfolio. The combined platform spans LEO, GEO, lunar, interplanetary, and deep space operations, integrating Lanteris' manufacturing capabilities with Intuitive Machines' landers, orbital transfer vehicles, and the recently acquired Goonhilly ground station network.

Name

Lanteris Space Systems

Legal name

Lanteris Space Systems LLC

Website

https://lanterisspace.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lanteris Space Systems designs and manufactures flight-proven satellite platforms and spacecraft components for U.S. defense, NASA civil space, and commercial communications customers, now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines within a vertically integrated space prime.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Manufacturing

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Space Systems (Defense Spacecraft) (IMABACAC), Spacecraft Propulsion (In-Space) & Thrusters (IMABACAE)

Keywords

• Satellite manufacturing
• Spacecraft platforms
• Geostationary satellites
• Spacecraft bus
• Electric propulsion

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Spacecraft Platform Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of satellite platforms and spacecraft buses to government and commercial customers. Revenue generated through direct contracts with government agencies and subcontracts to prime defense contractors.
2. Space Infrastructure Services: Integrated space solutions spanning national security, civil space, and commercial missions including communications networks, hosted payloads, and mission operations.
3. National Defense Subcontracts: Spacecraft platform delivery for defense programs including SDA missile tracking constellations and Golden Dome initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lanteris Space Systems designs, manufactures, and delivers flight-proven satellite platforms and spacecraft buses for U.S. government defense programs, NASA civil space missions, and commercial communications operators. The company produces three primary satellite platform lines (IM 300, IM 500, and IM 1300 Series) plus specialized hardware such as the Power & Propulsion Element (PPE) for NASA's Gateway lunar space station.

Product overview

Lanteris Space Systems (formerly Maxar Space Systems) is a spacecraft manufacturer that provides flight-proven satellite platforms and spacecraft bus manufacturing capabilities. The company offers three primary satellite platform product lines: the IM 300 Series (for various Earth and cislunar missions), the IM 500 Series (for multi-orbit applications), and the flagship IM 1300 Series (geostationary communications satellite platform). Additionally, Lanteris built the Power & Propulsion Element (PPE) for NASA's Gateway lunar space station. Following its acquisition by Intuitive Machines in January 2026, these platforms enable missions across LEO, GEO, lunar, interplanetary, and deep space, supporting national security, civil space, and commercial customers. The company also manufactures spacecraft platforms for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Tracking Layer constellation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lanteris 1300 Series Satellite Platform: Flight-proven geostationary communications satellite platform used for missions including EchoStar-25 for Dish Network

Products and services

• IM 1300 Series Satellite Platform Flight-proven geostationary communications satellite platform with modular design and proven reliability, supporting various communications payloads and missions to GEO orbit. Used for direct television broadcast and high-power commercial communications.
• IM 300 Series Satellite Platform Low Earth orbit satellite platform designed for missions across Earth space, cislunar space, and deep space operations. Used for national defense applications including missile tracking constellations.
• IM 500 Series Satellite Platform Satellite platform designed for versatile space missions including LEO, GEO, lunar, interplanetary, and deep space applications. Provides flexible multi-orbit capability for civil and commercial customers.
• Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) Solar electric propulsion spacecraft capable of generating 60 kilowatts of power with high-rate communications, attitude control, and orbital maneuvering capabilities. Built for NASA's Gateway lunar orbital station and adapted for the SR-1 Freedom Mars mission.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ArquimeaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Spanish technology company Arquimea was selected by Lanteris Space Systems to manufacture structural components for 18 satellites forming part of the U.S. Tranche 3 Tracking Layer constellation under the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Combat Space Architecture for missile defense. This marks Arquimea's first participation on the Lanteris Model 300 LEO platform.
• L3Harris TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2026Lanteris Space Systems was selected by L3Harris Technologies to design, build, and deliver 18 advanced spacecraft platforms for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Tracking Layer, providing persistent real-time tracking of advanced missile threats including hypersonic and ballistic systems. The contract builds on Lanteris' previous participation in Tracking Layers 1 and 2.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Lanteris Space Systems built the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) for NASA's Gateway lunar space station, a solar electric propulsion spacecraft capable of generating 60 kilowatts of power. The PPE provides high-rate communications, attitude control, and orbital maneuvering capabilities for the lunar orbital station, with thrusters manufactured by L3Harris and Busek.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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