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Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions
NOTE 19 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Intuitive Machines, IX LLC and Space Network Solutions, LLC have entered into recurring transaction agreements with certain related parties, including sales agreements and loan agreements.

KBR, Inc.
KBR, Inc. (“KBR”), a U.S.-based firm operating in the science, technology and engineering industries holds approximately 10% of the equity of Space Network Solutions, LLC (“SNS”), one of our operating subsidiaries. The Company recognized affiliate revenue from KBR related to engineering services of $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $0.7 million and $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of affiliate accounts receivable related to KBR revenue.

In addition, SNS incurred cost of revenue with KBR related to the OMES III contract of $6.6 million and $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $12.1 million and $11.8 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was $2.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of affiliate accounts payable related to cost of revenue with KBR. See Note 20 - Variable Interest Entities for more information on the OMES III contract with KBR.

Revenue and expenses related to KBR are incurred in the normal course of business and amounts are settled under normal business terms.

ASES
The Company recognized revenue from ASES related to engineering services of $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. There was $0.1 million of affiliate accounts receivable related to ASES revenue as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. ASES is a joint venture between Aerodyne and KBR. Kamal Ghaffarian, the Chairman of the Board and one of the co-founders of Intuitive Machines, LLC is a current member of management of Aerodyne Industries, LLC.

In addition, SNS incurred cost of revenue with Aerodyne related to the OMES III contract of $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively and $1.0 million and $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was $0.1 million of affiliate accounts payable related to cost of revenue with Aerodyne. See Note 20 - Variable Interest Entities for more information on the OMES III contract.

Revenue and expenses related to ASES are incurred in the normal course of business and amounts are settled under normal business terms.
X-energy, LLC
The Company incurred expenses with X-energy, LLC (“X-energy”) of zero and $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and zero and $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was no affiliate accounts payable related to X-energy expenses. Expenses related to X-energy are incurred in the normal course of business and amounts are settled under normal business terms. Kamal Ghaffarian, the Chairman of the Board and one of the co-founders of Intuitive Machines, LLC is the Executive Chairman of X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, which is the parent company of X-Energy.
IBX, LLC and PTX, LLC
From time to time, the Company may incur expenses with IBX, LLC and PTX, LLC (“IBX/PTX”) for the provision of management and professional services in the day-to-day operation of our business. These expenses include, among others, fees for the provision of administrative, accounting and legal services. As such, expenses incurred in relation to IBX/PTX are incurred in the normal course of business and amounts are settled under normal business terms. IBX/PTX is an innovation and investment firm committed to advancing the state of humanity and human knowledge. Kamal Ghaffarian, the Chairman of the Board and one of the co-founders of Intuitive Machines, is a co-founder and current member of management of IBX/PTX. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company incurred no expenses. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was $27 thousand and $26 thousand, respectively, of affiliate accounts payable related to IBX/PTX expenses.