Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs Pudu KettyBot
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and Pudu Robotics Pudu KettyBot. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
79.5/ 100
Pudu KettyBot
Pudu Robotics
Score Breakdown
75
Performance78
68
Reliability80
55
Ease of Use86
75
Intelligence78
80
Value78
72
Ecosystem72
78
Safety82
72
Design85
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Pudu KettyBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | $20,000 |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Nav | — | PUDU SLAM 2.0 |
| Trays | — | 2 |
| Height Cm | — | 120 |
| Weight Kg | — | 45 |
| Payload Kg | — | 30 |
| Battery Hrs | — | 8 |
| Display Inch | — | 18.5 |
| Elevator Integration | — | Yes |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | Pudu KettyBot |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | $28,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |