Altemus stated, "We had the CLPS [commercial lunar payload services] contract, which was the delivery service; then we have the LTV [lunar terrain vehicle] contract, which is infrastructure as a service. The middle piece is really data transfer and analytics, with this commercial lunar data for Artemis - if you think about it, we now have the platform for a lunar economy." This emphasizes the strategic planning behind building an integrated lunar infrastructure and data services.
"This is massive," Altemus declared. "Now we have the third leg of the stool to hold up the company." This reflects his confidence in securing the cislunar communications contract as a pivotal step for Intuitive Machines.
Altemus highlighted, "The alternative has historically been 'exquisite' systems, tremendously expensive one-off missions like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Increasingly, government clients, civilians, and military have opted for more economical means of accomplishing the same thing." This underscores a shift toward cost-effective solutions in space exploration.
Altemus noted, "Intuitive Machines is uniquely positioned to support lunar missions and eventually a lunar economy, not just as a contractor for NASA but as a full-fledged commercial space services company." This statement captures the company's ambition to evolve beyond traditional contracting roles.
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