Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock drops 7% after $800 million Lanteris deal closes, filings in focus
New York, January 13, 2026, 15:38 (EST) — Regular session Intuitive Machines shares dropped roughly 7% to $17.85 Tuesday afternoon following the completion of its much-anticipated acquisition of satellite maker Lanteris Space Systems. The stock fell as low as $17.21 after starting the day around $19.31. This deal marks a turning point for Intuitive Machines, which gained recognition in public markets mainly through its lunar missions. It comes at a time when investors are swift to factor in dilution, funding requirements, and potential new debt-like liabilities at smaller space companies. Intuitive Machines announced its acquisition of Lanteris, previously known as