In the United States, Rocket Lab Corporation has announced the acquisition of Geost, LLC, a company specialized in electro-optical and infrared payloads for national security, for $275 million. The operation, which includes a mix of cash and shares, will allow Rocket Lab to enter the satellite payload sector for Defense and National Security, consolidating its position as a provider of complete space solutions for national security. Geost, with over 20 years of experience, provides advanced sensor systems essential for missions such as missile warning and surveillance, supporting the objectives of the US Department of Defense for resilient space architectures like the proposed Golden Dome architecture and the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer.
The transaction is expected to conclude by the second half of 2025, creating new prospects in the space sector.
As a result, Rocket Lab is enhancing its ability to provide integrated spacecraft systems for US national security through the acquisition of Geost, which brings mission-critical payloads. This adds optical systems as a new category in Rocket Lab’s portfolio, consolidating its role in the national security sector.
Rocket Lab’s goal is to provide complete and mission-critical space solutions, with the integration of advanced electro-optical and infrared payloads. These allow spacecraft to detect threats in real time and provide immediate responses, improving secure, responsive, and economical support on a large scale.
Therefore, Rocket Lab aims to be a reliable provider of end-to-end space capabilities for the United States and their Allies, with greater speed, intelligence, and operational control.
Thanks to large-scale manufacturing, Rocket Lab will respond to the growing demand for top-level space solutions. The acquisition of Geost will give Rocket Lab the productive assets and intellectual property necessary to be a key player in the end-to-end space sector. The company will also benefit from the expertise of 115 Geost experts, increasing its workforce to over 2,600 employees in various strategic locations around the world.
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