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Rocket Lab Completes $275 Million Acquisition to Boost Defense Capabilities

Space Company Adds Advanced Sensor Technology for National Security Missions

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Tom Patton
Aug 14, 2025
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Rocket Lab has completed its acquisition of sensor technology developer Geost in a deal that expands the company's defense capabilities beyond launch services and spacecraft manufacturing. The $275 million acquisition was finalized, comprising approximately $125 million in cash and 3,057,588 shares of Rocket Lab common stock, with an additional potentia…

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