MYNARIC acquired by ROCKET LAB CORPORATION

Rocket Lab has finalized the acquisition of a 100% stake in Mynaric AG, a move that significantly strengthens its position in the integrated space systems market. This strategic transaction represents the group’s first major industrial footprint in Europe, with the target maintaining its operational headquarters in Munich. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the vertical integration of high-speed optical communication technology, which is increasingly becoming a critical bottleneck in the deployment of large-scale satellite constellations. By absorbing this specialized technical capability, the group secures its supply chain for ongoing billion-dollar contracts with governmental agencies and commercial operators. The partnership is designed to apply the group's proven industrialization methodologies to the target’s manufacturing processes, transitioning from artisanal production to high-volume output. Furthermore, the integration allows for the seamless inclusion of laser terminals into the group's existing satellite bus platforms, providing a competitive end-to-end solution for secure, high-bandwidth data transmission in orbit. This transaction consolidates the group’s vision of becoming a primary provider of entire orbital ecosystems.