Lunar and Deep Space Communications
Giant dishes that talk to spacecraft beyond the Moon
Goonhilly Earth Station
Historic satellite ground station in Cornwall, UK, turned into the first commercial deep space station, tracking lunar and deep space missions for ESA, NASA and private companies. Intuitive Machines bought it in 2026. (1 product in the atlas)
Products, by altitude
On the ground · 0 km · Earth’s surface
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Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Private investment (second phase) | $32.6M | Peter Hargreaves1 |
Government awards
| Date | Agency | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | European Space Agency | Deep space ground station upgrade contract | GBP 8.4M1 |
Milestones
- Aug 2026 Intuitive Machines completed its acquisition of Goonhilly, which stays a UK company headquartered in Cornwall as a wholly owned subsidiary. Company statement2
- May 2026 Goonhilly announced it had agreed to be acquired by Intuitive Machines, subject to regulatory approval. Company statement3