Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs JAXA SLIM
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and NASA JPL JAXA SLIM. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 28, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
75.3/ 100
JAXA SLIM
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
75
Performance82
68
Reliability75
55
Ease of Use55
75
Intelligence85
80
Value78
72
Ecosystem68
78
Safety82
72
Design72
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | JAXA SLIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | $120,000,000 |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Power | — | Solar |
| Agency | — | JAXA |
| Mass Kg | — | 590 |
| Achievement | — | Precision pinpoint landing |
| Mini Rovers | — | 2 |
| Landing Site | — | Shioli crater |
| Landing Accuracy M | — | 100 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | JAXA SLIM |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | $168,000,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |