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Goonhilly Downs, Helston, Cornwall, England·Under waySpace & Satellite

Goonhilly Earth Station

  • StageAcquisition by Intuitive Machines completed (3 Aug 2026)
  • Next milestoneUse of expanded ground network for Intuitive Machines' IM-3 and Altus-1 missions
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Intuitive Machines, Intuitive Machines completes acquisition of Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Use of expanded ground network for Intuitive Machines' IM-3 and Altus-1 missions2 November 2026 · previously: Completion of Intuitive Machines acquisition; further lunar/deep-space contracts.
  • Stage: Acquisition by Intuitive Machines completed (3 Aug 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: operational
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £8.4m GHY-6 refurbishment + wider multi-£m investment

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