9.1 Management Team
Stephen Altemus – Co-founder, President, Chief Executive Officer – Altemus co-founded Intuitive Machines and has led the company as President and CEO since its inception. Prior to founding the company, he served in senior leadership roles at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, including Deputy Director and Director of Engineering, where he helped oversee human spaceflight strategy, deep-space exploration initiatives, and large-scale aerospace engineering programs. As Director of Engineering, he led an organization of approximately 2,800 employees responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of systems supporting both human and robotic spaceflight missions. His extensive NASA experience and technical leadership have been instrumental in shaping Intuitive Machines’ strategy as a provider of lunar infrastructure and space systems. Altemus holds a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Central Florida. He was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame in 2024 and has received numerous honors, including the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, NASA Federal Engineer of the Year Award, Presidential Executive Rank Award, and NASA Exceptional Service Medal.
Tim Crain – Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer – Dr. Crain co-founded Intuitive Machines in 2013 after a distinguished career at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he served as a lead engineer in the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division, contributed to the navigation design of the Mars Science Lander, and was the Orbit Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) System Manager for the Orion spacecraft. He later led flight dynamics for NASA’s Project Morpheus, a rapid-development lunar lander technology program focused on advanced methane propulsion, precision landing, and autonomous hazard avoidance. A strong advocate for innovative, lean engineering approaches, Crain helped establish Intuitive Machines to apply these principles to commercial space exploration. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas and was a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow. Dr. Crain has received numerous honors, including the NASA JSC Center Director’s Commendation Award, the Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award, and the UT Outstanding Young Engineering Graduate Award, and remains active in the aerospace community through leadership roles in the American Astronautical Society and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
Pete McGrath – Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer – McGrath brings more than three decades of aerospace program management, business development, capture management, and engineering experience across NASA, the U.S. military, international organizations, and commercial customers. Prior to joining Intuitive Machines in 2020, he spent 31 years at Boeing in a variety of technical, program management, and business development roles, supporting major space initiatives including the International Space Station, Delta and Sea Launch programs, space situational awareness systems, and NASA and commercial space exploration efforts. Most recently, he was part of Boeing’s Global Sales and Marketing organization focused on NASA and commercial space opportunities. At Intuitive Machines, McGrath oversees the company’s financial operations and growth strategy as it expands its position in lunar services, including CLPS missions and lunar infrastructure programs. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA.
James Blakeslee – Vice President of Engineering – James Blakeslee joined Intuitive Machines in 2015 and has led the development of software and autonomous systems supporting the Company’s lunar exploration, space communications, and advanced technology programs. He established and scaled the Lunar Payload and Data Services software organization, contributing to the Nova lunar lander fleet, Lunar Data Network Services constellation, and Lunar Terrain Vehicle programs. Prior to Intuitive Machines, Blakeslee held software and mission operations roles at Garmin, NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission, and NASA Johnson Space Center, where he supported Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and visiting vehicle operations.
Jack Fischer – Senior Vice President, Chief Integration Officer – Col. (Ret.) Jack “2fish” Fischer is a former U.S. Air Force combat fighter pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut with more than 30 years of aerospace and operational leadership experience. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and an MIT Draper Fellow, Fischer has logged more than 3,000 flight hours in over 40 aircraft and spent 136 days in space, including two spacewalks. He currently serves as Chief Integration Officer at Intuitive Machines, overseeing production, mission operations, and integrated functions across the company, while also serving on the Executive Committee of the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
James J. Frelk – Senior Vice President, Data Services – James J. Frelk is a senior aerospace and national security executive with extensive experience in space commerce, remote sensing, cybersecurity, autonomy, and artificial intelligence. He previously served as NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Program Analysis and Evaluation and as Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce, while also helping to establish pioneering commercial Earth observation ventures including Space Imaging and DigitalGlobe. In addition to leading strategic initiatives supporting defense and intelligence customers, he serves as Vice Chair of the National Security Space Association’s Moorman Center for Space Studies, providing guidance on national security space policy and emerging technologies.
Chris Johnson – President, Intuitive Machines Space Systems – Chris Johnson is President of Intuitive Machines Space Systems, where he oversees the design and manufacturing of spacecraft for national security, civil, and commercial missions. Prior to joining Intuitive Machines through its acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Lanteris (formerly Maxar Space Systems), leading its operational turnaround, expansion into government and defense markets, and strategic growth. Earlier in his career, Johnson spent more than two decades at Boeing, including as President of Boeing Satellite Systems International, where he led the company’s commercial satellite business. He holds engineering and business degrees from the University of Southern California and the University of Kansas and serves in advisory and nonprofit leadership roles supporting aerospace education and development.
Anna Jones – Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, & Corporate Secretary – Anna Jones has served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Intuitive Machines since March 2023, overseeing corporate governance, compliance, securities, finance, and transactional matters. Prior to joining the Company, she held senior legal positions at Paysafe Limited, Marathon Oil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Spectra Energy Corp, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, advising on securities regulation, corporate governance, and strategic transactions. She holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Anand Mahendra – Chief Growth Officer – Anand Mahendra serves as Chief Growth Officer of Intuitive Machines, leading enterprise growth strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. An experienced space industry executive, he previously led strategy and business development at Lanteris Space Systems, where he drove product diversification and expansion into U.S. government markets. Prior to Lanteris, Mahendra spent 15 years at Boeing, including as Chief Financial Officer of Boeing Satellite Systems International, where he led initiatives focused on profitability, portfolio optimization, and production modernization. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, taxation, and accounting from the University of Southern California.
Jade Marcantel – Chief Human Capital Officer – Jade Marcantel has served as Chief Human Capital Officer of Intuitive Machines since May 2023, leading the Company’s human capital strategy, talent development, and workforce initiatives. She brings more than 15 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, and business operations, including leadership roles at KBR, where she served as Corporate Director of Talent Development and Chief of Staff for the Defense and Intelligence business unit. Marcantel holds an MBA from the University of Houston and two bachelor’s degrees from The University of Texas at Austin.
Trent Martin – Senior Vice President, Experimental Flight Systems – Mr. Martin is an aerospace executive with more than 28 years of experience spanning NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Intuitive Machines. He leads the Company’s Lunar Access program, overseeing the development and operation of lunar landers, hoppers, and surface systems. Prior to joining Intuitive Machines, he held a series of leadership positions at NASA Johnson Space Center, including Associate Director of Engineering for Advanced Development, where he managed technology development and research initiatives supporting future lunar and Mars exploration. Mr. Martin holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas and an MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Tom Niemeyer – Senior Vice President, Mission Services – Tom Niemeyer serves as Vice President of Federal Services at Intuitive Machines, where he leads the expansion of government and commercial service offerings that support the Company’s lunar access, communications, and space infrastructure initiatives. He brings more than 30 years of experience in space operations, federal contracting, launch services, and program management, including leadership roles at NASA Kennedy Space Center, InDyne, and All Points Logistics. In addition to his expertise in government programs, Niemeyer has experience in technology investing and private equity and holds degrees in aerospace engineering, engineering management, and business administration from the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, and the Florida Institute of Technology.
9.2 Board of Directors
Dr. Kamal (“Kam”) Ghaffarian – Chairman of the Board – Dr. Ghaffarian is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive with more than 36 years of experience at the intersection of government contracting, aerospace, and innovation. He co-founded Intuitive Machines and has served as Chairman of the Board since 2023. Earlier in his career, he founded Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT), a government services company focused on IT, engineering, and scientific applications, and held technical and management positions at Lockheed Martin, Ford Aerospace, and Loral. Beyond Intuitive Machines, he has co-founded and chaired several prominent space and technology companies, including Axiom Space, X-Energy, Quantum Space, PTX, and IBX. Dr. Ghaffarian holds degrees in computer science engineering, electronics engineering, information management, management information systems, and technology, and brings extensive leadership, operational, and strategic expertise to Intuitive Machines.
Stephen Altemus – Co-founder, President, Chief Executive Officer – See above
Dr. Christopher Scolese – Director – Dr. Scolese joined the board on October 22, 2026 and brings decades of executive leadership across the nation’s civil and national security space programs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering from George Washington University. Dr. Scolese began his government career as a U.S. Naval Officer supporting naval nuclear propulsion programs. Afterwards, he held numerous senior leadership positions at NASA, including Director of Goddard Space Flight Center from 2012 to 2019, Associate Administrator, Acting Administrator, and Chief Engineer. In these roles, he oversaw major scientific and engineering programs, spacecraft development, and the implementation of the nation’s civil space program. Dr. Scolese currently leads the Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth and holds a distinguished faculty appointment in Vanderbilt University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. From 2019 to 2026, he served as Director of the NRO (National Reconnaissance Office), overseeing the design, development, launch, and operation of the nation’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance satellites supporting the Department of Defense and intelligence community.
William Liquori – Director – Lieutenant General (Ret.) Liquori served for more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, culminating as the Space Force’s first Chief Strategy and Resourcing Officer before retiring in 2022. During a distinguished military career, he held senior leadership positions across Air Force Space Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. European Command, and the National Security Council, where he helped develop the 2018 National Space Strategy and supported early policy efforts leading to the creation of the U.S. Space Force. He also commanded both a space operations squadron and the 50th Space Wing. Liquori currently serves on several aerospace and defense-related boards and advisory groups. He holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Boston University and multiple master’s degrees in information management, airpower strategy, and strategic studies, bringing deep expertise in national security, space policy, and organizational leadership to Intuitive Machines’ Board.
Robert Masson – Director – Masson is a seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across the aerospace, defense, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. He has served as Chief Financial Officer at several companies, including Noble Supply and Logistics, Latham Group, and Hypertherm, and previously held senior finance leadership roles at Flowserve and Raytheon Technologies. Earlier in his career, he served as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant and Naval Aviator. Masson brings deep expertise in financial management, operational finance, capital allocation, and public company governance. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Harvard Business School and currently serves on the board of Tech-Etch, where he chairs the Audit Committee.
Nicole Seligman – Director – Seligman is a highly accomplished executive, attorney, and corporate director with extensive leadership experience at global public companies. She previously served as President of Sony Entertainment and President of Sony Corporation of America, and earlier held roles as Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel of Sony Corporation. Before joining Sony, she was a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP, where she advised prominent clients on complex legal matters. Seligman also clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Judge Harry T. Edwards of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She currently serves on the boards of OpenAI, MeiraGTx Holdings, and Praetorian Acquisition Corp., and has previously served on the boards of Paramount Global, WPP, and other public companies. She holds a B.A. and J.D., both magna cum laude, from Harvard University, and brings significant expertise in corporate governance, legal affairs, public company oversight, and strategic leadership to Intuitive Machines’ Board.
Notable Relationships & Interlocks
- Deep NASA and national-security ties. Intuitive Machines’ leadership team is unusually concentrated with former NASA and national-security space officials — CEO Steve Altemus, CTO Tim Crain, and Chief Integration Officer Jack Fischer all came from NASA, alongside former U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. William Liquori and national-security space executive James J. Frelk. These relationships provide significant domain expertise, longstanding institutional connections, and credibility with the company’s two most important customer groups: NASA and the U.S. national-security space community.
- Part of the Kam Ghaffarian space ecosystem. Chairman and controlling shareholder Kam Ghaffarian has built a network of space-focused companies under the IBX umbrella, including Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, X-energy, and Quantum Space. The ecosystem creates potential collaboration across lunar transportation, habitation, nuclear power, and cislunar infrastructure. Notably, Intuitive Machines and X-energy jointly own IX LLC, which was selected by NASA to develop lunar fission surface power technology — an area that aligns closely with NASA’s long-term Moon Base architecture. The interconnected structure is strategically valuable but also creates related-party exposure and contributes to Intuitive Machines’ status as a Nasdaq-controlled company (the co-founders hold roughly 53% of the vote through super-voting Class C stock).
- Gateway and lunar-infrastructure heritage. The acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems (formerly Maxar Space Systems) brought in President Chris Johnson and Chief Growth Officer Anand Mahendra — leaders from the organization NASA selected to build the Gateway Power and Propulsion Element, the cornerstone of its lunar Gateway station. These relationships reinforce Intuitive Machines’ positioning within the emerging ecosystem of companies building long-duration cislunar and lunar infrastructure rather than solely providing transportation services.
- Board exposure to emerging strategic technologies. The board extends beyond aerospace into sectors likely to influence the future lunar economy. Director Nicole Seligman serves on OpenAI’s board, providing proximity to frontier AI governance, while director Michael Blitzer is Chairman of USA Rare Earth, a company focused on strategically important critical minerals. These relationships provide board-level exposure to technologies and supply chains that could become increasingly relevant to defense, autonomy, robotics, and space infrastructure.
- Financial and defense-industry oversight. The board pairs capital-markets depth with defense and public-company experience — including former Raytheon and Flowserve finance leader Robert Masson (a serial CFO who chairs an outside audit committee), investment manager Michael Blitzer (whose SPAC, Inflection Point Acquisition Corp., took the company public), former military commanders, and public-company governance veterans. This provides oversight capabilities that are often difficult for early-stage space companies to attract and that become increasingly important as Intuitive Machines scales from lunar missions into infrastructure and national-security programs.
9.3 Ownership Profile
| Name | Class A Common Stock | Class C Common Stock | Combined % | Voting Power % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kamal (Kam) Ghaffarian | 3,648,294 | 34,629,897 | 17.64% | 32.57% |
| Stephen Altemus | 1,176,246 | 12,342,213 | 6.23% | 11.57% |
| Tim Crain | 351,279 | 8,720,615 | 4.18% | 8.03% |
| Pete McGrath | 509,237 | – | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| Anna Jones | 204,289 | – | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Chris Johnson | 122,797 | – | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Michael Blitzer | 1,931,248 | – | 0.89% | 0.58% |
| William Liquori | 81,248 | – | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Robert Masson | 81,248 | – | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Nicole Seligman | 81,248 | – | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Total | 8,187,134 | 55,692,725 | 29.43% | 53.09% |
Notes
“Combined %” = (Common A + Common C) ÷ total common shares outstanding (217,020,949).
“Voting Power” = (Common A × 1 + Common C × 3) ÷ total votes (330,158,229). Per the charter, Class C carries three votes per share and Class A one vote per share; no Class B is outstanding.
Anand Mahendra, Jade Marcantel, Trent Martin, Tom Niemeyer, Jack Fischer, James J. Frelk, James Blakeslee: these leaders are not Section 16 reporting persons, so they file no Form 3/4/5 and their individual holdings are not publicly disclosed. The subtotal covers only the 10 disclosed filers.
Ghaffarian’s shares are held indirectly through GM Enterprises LLC and Ghaffarian Enterprises LLC. Sources: DEF 14A filed 4/24/2026; Form 10-Q filed 5/15/2026; insider Form 4s — SEC EDGAR CIK 0001844452.