Intuitive Machines Receives Maturity Level 3 Rating For Software Development

Mark Carreau October 07, 2025

ArkEdge To Study LEO-PNT System For JAXA GARRETT REIM, garrett.reim@aviationweek.com ArkEdge Space was contracted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to study key technologies needed for a dedicated positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO). Satellites orbiting closer to Earth, between 500 km. – 1,200 km. could have higher intensity and higher accuracy PNT signals, ArkEdge said on Oct. 7 “LEO-PNT’s high-intensity positioning signals are ex — Moon RACER.

Credit: Intuitive Machines

HOUSTON—Space technology and infrastructure services company Intuitive Machines, Inc. (IM) has received a software development appraisal that meets NASA’s standards for Class A human spaceflight and consistently applied engineering processes. Intuitive Machines was appraised at Capability Maturity...

Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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