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Kamal Ghaffarian
Founder at
INTUITIVE MACHINES, INC.
Net worth: 3 235 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Kamal Ghaffarian is the founder of X-Energy, Inc. (founded 2009) serving as Executive Chairman since 2009.
Dr. Ghaffarian is the founder of Intuitive Machines, Inc. (founded 2013) serving as Executive Chairman since 2023.
Dr. Ghaffarian is the founder of Axiom Space, Inc. (founded 2016) serving as Executive Chairman since 2025.
Dr. Ghaffarian was the founder of SGT LLC (founded 1994) and served as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2010.
Dr. Ghaffarian is the founder of X Energy LLC (founded 2009) serving as Executive Chairman since 2009.
Dr. Ghaffarian is the founder of Intuitive Machines LLC (founded 2013) serving as Chairman since 2013.
Dr. Ghaffarian is the founder of Limitless Space Institute, Inc. (founded 2019) serving as Chairman since 2019.
Dr. Ghaffarian is also the founder of IBX LLC,Quantum Space LLC,X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC..
Dr. Ghaffarian is currently Director at Space Foundation since 2022.
Dr. Ghaffarian is currently Independent Director at Inflection Point Acquisition Corp.
III since 2025.
Dr. Ghaffarian is currently Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab LLC.
Former positions include Principal at Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp., Principal at Lockheed Martin Corp., and Principal at Loral Corp.
Education includes undergraduate and doctorate degrees from Capitol Technology University, an undergraduate degree from The Catholic University of America, and a graduate degree from George Washington University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INTUITIVE MACHINES, INC. 49.46% | 31/05/2026 | 35,071,994 ( 49.46% ) | 1 537 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
| 31/05/2026 | 35,071,994 ( -.--% ) | 1 537 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
| 03/06/2026 | 3,648,294 ( 2.29% ) | 160 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
| 09/04/2026 | 5,000 ( 19.23% ) | 219 150 $ | 30/05/2026 |
Kamal Ghaffarian active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE MACHINES, INC. | Founder | 31/12/2012 |
X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC
 X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Produces nuclear powers | Founder | - |
Limitless Space Institute, Inc.
 Limitless Space Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire and educate next generation to travel beyond our solar system & research and develop technologies | Founder | 31/12/2018 |
Prime Movers Lab LLC
 Prime Movers Lab LLC Investment ManagersFinance Prime Movers Lab invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage transactions. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Quantum Space LLC
 Quantum Space LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and manufactures space-based defense systems | Founder | - |
Intuitive Machines LLC
 Intuitive Machines LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in space exploration, infrastructure and services | Founder | 31/12/2012 |
Space Foundation
 Space Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization for education through post-secondary | Director/Board Member | 19/04/2022 |
Axiom Space, Inc.
 Axiom Space, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international commercial space station | Founder | 31/12/2015 |
X Energy LLC
 X Energy LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures nuclear reactors and fuel technology | Founder | 31/12/2008 |
Former positions of Kamal Ghaffarian
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Training of Kamal Ghaffarian
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
3
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Lockheed Martin Corp.
 Lockheed Martin Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures components and systems for aerospace and defense use | Electronic Technology |
George Washington University
 George Washington University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Loral Corp.
 Loral Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops defense electronics systems | Electronic Technology |
Capitol Technology University
 Capitol Technology University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Catholic University of America
 The Catholic University of America Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
SGT LLC
 SGT LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering and information technology services | Industrial Services |
Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp. | |
Intuitive Machines LLC
Intuitive Machines LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in space exploration, infrastructure and services | Commercial Services |
Axiom Space, Inc.
Axiom Space, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international commercial space station | Commercial Services |
Prime Movers Lab LLC
Prime Movers Lab LLC Investment ManagersFinance Prime Movers Lab invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage transactions. | Finance |
X Energy LLC
X Energy LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures nuclear reactors and fuel technology | Producer Manufacturing |
X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC
X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Produces nuclear powers | Utilities |
Space Foundation
Space Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization for education through post-secondary | Commercial Services |
IBX LLC
 IBX LLC Investment ManagersFinance IBX LLC is an active manager. | Finance |
Limitless Space Institute, Inc.
Limitless Space Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire and educate next generation to travel beyond our solar system & research and develop technologies | Commercial Services |
Intuitive Machines, Inc.
 Intuitive Machines, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Operates as a diversified space exploration, infrastructure, and services company | Electronic Technology |
Quantum Space LLC
Quantum Space LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and manufactures space-based defense systems | Commercial Services |
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