Rocket Lab has completed its $275 million acquisition of Geost’s parent company from Lightridge Solutions, including $125 million in cash, Rocket Lab shares, and a possible $50 million earnout tied to future revenue.
This move integrates Geost’s electro-optical and infrared sensor technologies—utilized for missile warning, tracking, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, Earth observation, and space domain awareness—into Rocket Lab’s national security offerings. Geost, founded in 2004, will retain operations in Arizona and Virginia, expanding Rocket Lab’s U.S. presence and manufacturing capabilities.
KEY QUOTES:
“Being able to quickly build and deploy entire satellite systems is the cornerstone of future U.S. defense strategy, and with this acquisition, we’re accelerating the delivery of mission critical payloads that support U.S. national security projects. This acquisition strengthens our role in building the resilient, responsive space architecture envisioned under Golden Dome, combining Geost’s proven sensing technologies with Rocket Lab’s ability to scale fast, secure, and integrated space solutions.”
Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Sir Peter Beck
“This is a pivotal next step for Geost. Becoming part of Rocket Lab enables Geost to take its sensing technologies further, faster—joining forces with a company that’s redefining space system delivery. Geost is excited to partner with a team that shares a commitment to speed, innovation, and national purpose. Together, Geost and Rocket Lab can scale production, accelerate delivery, and strengthen the critical space capabilities our nation depends on.”
Bill Gattle, CEO of Lightridge Solutions
