Intuitive Machines shares surge 10.74% after-hours on Morgan Stanley's upbeat space stock commentary.

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) surged 10.74% in after-hours trading following upbeat commentary from Morgan Stanley, which bolstered sentiment toward space-related stocks. Analysts highlighted the company’s strong industry positioning, aligning with broader optimism in the aerospace and defense sector. This development coincided with renewed investor interest in lunar exploration and defense contracts, including prior positive news about a deal with AFRL and lunar order announcements in late December 2025. While insider selling and mixed analyst ratings were reported, the immediate catalyst for the after-hours jump appears to be the sector-wide positive momentum driven by institutional confidence in space technology.