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Intuitive Machines Expands Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Production Operations

06/18/2026
Space infrastructure company Intuitive Machines plans to expand its operations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

The company’s new 69,000-square-foot production complex, located at BWI Tech Park in Linthicum, will increase capacity for spaceflight hardware integration and environmental testing, establish a robotic systems development center and mission operations center, and enhance fabrication and machining capabilities.

“Through our ongoing collaboration with Governor Moore, the Maryland Department of Commerce, and the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, we’re advancing the nation’s space technology edge,” said Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines. “The State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County, and St. John Properties’ commitment to supporting innovation makes this an ideal location for our advanced robotics, mechanisms, and spaceflight technology teams as they work to enable long-term lunar operations. At Intuitive Machines, we say if it moves on the moon, it’s made in Maryland.”

To support the project, Intuitive Machines is eligible for a $500,000 conditional loan through Advantage Maryland and a $50,000 grant through the Partnership for Workforce Quality program, both administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce. The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation is also providing a $50,000 conditional forgivable loan. In addition, the company recently received a $1 million grant through Maryland’s Build Our Future program.

“It’s no surprise that Intuitive Machines is finding success right here in Maryland, not only are we home to several mission-critical agencies, but we also have some of the most talented aerospace engineers in the country,” noted Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr. “This expansion into BWI Tech Park is a promising step for Intuitive Machines’ leadership in space exploration.”

Intuitive Machines develops spacecraft, communications networks, and lunar infrastructure for commercial, civil, and national security customers. The company’s operations include spacecraft manufacturing, mission services, navigation technologies, and space communications systems.

“Intuitive Machines' expansion reinforces Anne Arundel County's growing role in the aerospace and advanced technology economy,” added Amy Gowan, President and CEO of the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation. “We're proud to support innovative companies that are shaping the future and creating high-skilled jobs in our community.”

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