Intuitive Machines' stock price increased after their successful moon landing.

By: AHSAN MUMTAZ

– The company's cargo moon lander, “Odysseus,” became the first privately developed spacecraft to land on the lunar surface.

– The stock price initially rose 40% but has since settled at around 20% above pre-landing levels.

– Analysts predict that the volatile trading will continue.

– Intuitive Machines has a market valuation of about $1 billion.

– The company's stock had been steadily declining before the mission but has been rallying in recent weeks.