RKLB - Mergers and acquisitions

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems ("Motiv"), a California-based company specializing in space robotics, motion control systems, and precision mechanisms for spacecraft. Motiv – now rebranded as Rocket Lab Robotics – brings mission-tested Mars heritage and is renowned for its advanced multi-degree of freedom robotic arms, actuators, and drive electronics that have enabled some of the most ambitious planetary exploration missions in history, including NASA's Mars Perseverance rover, the CADRE lunar rovers, and

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG ("Mynaric"), a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space, and mobile applications. Rocket Lab paid an aggregate consideration value of $155.3 million consisting of a nominal cash payment and 2,277,002 shares of Rocket Lab's Common Stock. The acquisition further strengthens Rocket Lab's extensive capabilities as a leading launch provider, spacecraft manufacturer, and supplier of satellite components at scale to the global

Issued on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc.CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., April 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- USA News Group News Commentary — The next arms race isn't being fought on the ground. It's being fought at 45,000 feet and Mach 2, in the stratosphere where hypersonic weapons are validated, reusable space systems are tested, and the gap between the United States and its adversaries is either closed or conceded. The Pentagon knows it. Congress knows it. And the capital flowing into the commercial aerospace sector right now reflects exactly that urgency. The U.S. Space Force is operating on a

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB), a global leader in launch and space systems, today announced the acquisition of Precision Components Limited (PCL) in Auckland, New Zealand, expanding Rocket Lab's high volume, precision manufacturing capabilities. The newly acquired facility will be established as the Auckland Machine Complex, dedicated to the production of high-tech, high-tolerance machined components and engineering service for the global aerospace industry. The new facility will play a pivotal role in the high-volume manufacturing of components for Rocket Lab's spacecraft customers, support the continued acceleration of Electro

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or the "Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Optical Support, Inc. (OSI), a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom, high-precision optical and optomechanical instruments. OSI's advanced lenses and optomechanical systems are critical enablers for national security and commercial satellites, and are key subsystems used in Rocket Lab Optical Systems' high-performance payloads for space protection, space domain awareness, missile warning, tracking and defense. OSI delivers end-to-end solu

The acquisition expands Rocket Lab's end-to-end mission solutions with advanced electro-optical and infrared payloads for missile warning, tracking, and space domain awareness. Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or the "Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the parent holding company of Geost, LLC ("Geost"), a leading developer of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems for national security space missions, from Lightridge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners. The acquisition, first announced on May 27, 2025, was completed for $275 million before closing adjustments, compri

Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced its next two launches will be responsive space missions for the United States Government's National Reconnaissance Office. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220705005813/en/Two Electron rockets for the NRO ready for launch processing at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1. (Photo: Business Wire) Launching from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on two Electron rockets, Rocket Lab is scheduled to deploy satellites to space for the NRO within only 10 days of each other. NROL-162 ("Wise One Looks Ahead") will

The Acquisition Accelerates Growth of Rocket Lab's Space Systems Business and Strengthens Position as Leading End-to-End Space Company Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a Colorado-based aerospace engineering firm delivering mission proven space software, mission simulation and test systems, and Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) solutions, for $40 million plus the potential for an additional $5.5 million performance earnout based on CY 2021 results. ASI's industry-leading advances in flight software, mission simula