Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs NASA LEMUR
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and NASA JPL NASA LEMUR. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 27, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
70.5/ 100
NASA LEMUR
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
75
Performance75
68
Reliability72
55
Ease of Use50
75
Intelligence82
80
Value70
72
Ecosystem65
78
Safety78
72
Design72
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | NASA LEMUR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | — |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Ai | — | Autonomous route planning |
| Limbs | — | 4 |
| Mass Kg | — | 5 |
| Climbing | — | Vertical rock faces |
| Grippers | — | Micro-spine arrays |
| Applications | — | Cliff science, spacecraft inspection |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | NASA LEMUR |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | — |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |