Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs NASA Valkyrie
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and NASA JPL NASA Valkyrie. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 17, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
69.0/ 100
NASA Valkyrie
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
75
Performance74
68
Reliability68
55
Ease of Use52
75
Intelligence78
80
Value65
72
Ecosystem70
78
Safety75
72
Design80
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | NASA Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Dof | — | 44 |
| Power | — | Battery 2kWh |
| Mass Kg | — | 125 |
| Sensors | — | LiDAR, cameras, IMU, force/torque |
| Actuators | — | Series elastic |
| Height Cm | — | 188 |
| Application | — | Disaster response, space pre-deployment |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | NASA Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | $2,800,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |