Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs Orbit Fab Tanker-002
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and Astrobotic Orbit Fab Tanker-002. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
72.6/ 100
Orbit Fab Tanker-002
Astrobotic
Score Breakdown
75
Performance76
68
Reliability72
55
Ease of Use58
75
Intelligence78
80
Value80
72
Ecosystem68
78
Safety82
72
Design65
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Orbit Fab Tanker-002 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Fuel | — | Hydrazine |
| Type | — | Fuel depot + tanker |
| Orbit | — | LEO/GEO capable |
| Autonomy | — | Autonomous rendezvous |
| Interface | — | RAFTI standard port |
| Capacity Kg | — | 300 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Orbit Fab Tanker-002 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | $16,800,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |