Rocket Lab to Acquire Geost, Expanding Capabilities in Missile Defence and Space Payloads

Geost bought by Rocket Labs for infrared payloads

Launch services company Rocket Lab is to acquire Geost, which specialises in advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems for missile warning and tracking. Geost’s payload systems enable space vehicles ... The post Rocket Lab buys Geost for electro-optical and infrared payloads appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

Rocket Lab to acquire Geost, expanding capabilities in missile defence and space payloads

This acquisition marks Rocket Lab’s entry into the satellite payload segment, reinforcing its position as a full-spectrum provider of space solutions for national security missions. Geost brings over 20 years of experience delivering EO/IR systems for missile warning, tracking, surveillance, and space domain awareness missions. By integrating Geost’s payload capabilities, Rocket Lab aims to streamline spacecraft production and reduce integration…

Rocket Lab Enters Missile Defense Satellite Market with Acquisition of Geost

On May 27, Rocket Lab announced that it would be acquiring Geost, a producer of electro-optical and infrared sensors, for $275 million. This puts Rocket Lab in a unique position where it is vertically integrated to build, launch, and operate missile tracking satellites pretty much on its own. Combined with the ongoing acquisition of Mynaric, announced on March 11, who manufacture optical-intersatellite links, the company is now poised to provide…