{"id":1453,"date":"2026-05-18T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/intuitive-machines-plans-acquisition-of-goonhilly-earth-station-and-comsat\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:00:48","slug":"intuitive-machines-plans-acquisition-of-goonhilly-earth-station-and-comsat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/intuitive-machines-plans-acquisition-of-goonhilly-earth-station-and-comsat\/","title":{"rendered":"Intuitive Machines Plans Acquisition of Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Intuitive<\/p>\n

Intuitive Machines<\/strong>, a space technology, infrastructure and services leader, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, a world-class deep space communications provider with major ground station assets in the United Kingdom and Goonhilly USA Inc. The acquisition, which will include the Goonhilly Lunar and Deep Space Communications, Commercial Satcom and Defense and Security divisions, significantly expands global ground station resources and capacity on Intuitive Machines\u2019 integrated space-to-ground network. Upon completion of the proposed acquisition, the expanded network is expected to deliver communications, data transport and position, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities for sustained lunar and cislunar operations.<\/p>\n

Goonhilly\u2019s and COMSAT\u2019s civil, commercial and government customers are expected to complement Intuitive Machines\u2019 existing customer base and broaden the Company\u2019s reach into adjacent industries. Upon competition of the acquisition, its strategic UK location will expand visibility across major Earth-viewing arcs, increasing contact opportunities for lunar and deep-space missions. With deep expertise in antenna planning, scheduling and station maintenance, Goonhilly\u2019s ground station assets and competencies strengthen Intuitive Machines\u2019 ability to deliver end-to-end mission support.<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomers have been clear that they want a single, integrated, and resilient solution for their communications and PNT needs as they accelerate missions at an unprecedented pace,\u201d said Steve Altemus<\/strong>, co-founder and CEO of Intuitive Machines<\/strong>. \u201cOur partners of integrated space-to-ground network are configured to support missions across LEO, lunar, and cislunar environments through a single source for communications, PNT, and data transport. Goonhilly will provide the backbone for this network, scales our global ground presence, and will bring a strategic core competency to the Intuitive Machines team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Also Read: How a Multi-Orbit Satcom Solution Gives Ground Stations the Best of Both Worlds<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

The Intuitive Machines space-to-ground network combines a lunar data-relay constellation with a global ground segment to maintain persistent line-of-sight communications with the Moon. Goonhilly is expected to enhance this architecture with deep space assets, including the GHY6 32-meter antenna, the cryogenically cooled GHY3 30-meter antenna, and multiband support across X-band, S-band, and Ka-\/Ku-band. This will give customers greater flexibility in mission design and more options for communicating with spacecraft throughout lunar and deep space operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoonhilly has spent years building a world class deep space communications capability,\u201d said Kenn Herskind, Executive Chairman of Goonhilly. \u201cJoining Intuitive Machines will allow us to scale that capability globally and directly support the next era of lunar exploration. Together, we will be creating a commercial lunar communications network that is interoperable, resilient, and ready to support Artemis and international missions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, including under the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 and from the US Federal Communications Commission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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