Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs Luvozo SAM
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and Luvozo Luvozo SAM. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 28, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
74.0/ 100
Luvozo SAM
Luvozo
Score Breakdown
75
Performance74
68
Reliability76
55
Ease of Use78
75
Intelligence74
80
Value72
72
Ecosystem58
78
Safety84
72
Design72
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Luvozo SAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | $15,000 |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Nav | — | Autonomous facility navigation |
| Alerts | — | Caregiver notification system |
| Camera | — | HD video calling |
| Functions | — | Resident check-ins, fall detection, telepresence |
| Height Cm | — | 120 |
| Weight Kg | — | 25 |
| Battery Hrs | — | 12 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Luvozo SAM |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | $21,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |