Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs Oceaneering Freedom
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and Oceaneering Oceaneering Freedom. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 27, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
81.6/ 100
Oceaneering Freedom
Oceaneering
Score Breakdown
75
Performance88
68
Reliability82
55
Ease of Use72
75
Intelligence86
80
Value75
72
Ecosystem78
78
Safety85
72
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Oceaneering Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Depth M | — | 3000 |
| Docking | — | Subsea resident station |
| Mass Kg | — | 2800 |
| Sensors | — | Multibeam sonar, cameras, CP probes |
| Autonomy | — | Full autonomous + supervised |
| Endurance Hrs | — | 48 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Oceaneering Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | $7,000,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |