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Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) has completed the acquisition of Geost, LLC for $275 million, consisting of $125 million in cash and 3,057,588 shares of common stock, with a potential additional earnout of up to $50 million tied to future revenue targets.

The strategic acquisition enhances Rocket Lab's capabilities in national security space missions by adding Geost's advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems. Founded in 2004, Geost specializes in missile warning, tracking, tactical intelligence, surveillance, and space domain awareness technologies. The integration strengthens Rocket Lab's position as a prime contractor for defense initiatives like the Golden Dome concept and the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

Geost will maintain operations in Arizona and Virginia, bringing its product assets, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and intellectual property under Rocket Lab's umbrella.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has successfully completed the Systems Integration Review (SIR) for the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS HAZE mission, a key milestone in the Space Systems Command's Tactically Responsive Space program. The company achieved this milestone just 15 months after contract award, demonstrating exceptional efficiency in mission execution.

As the sole provider delivering a complete end-to-end mission solution, Rocket Lab's scope includes satellite design, manufacturing, integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit operations. The VICTUS HAZE mission aims to demonstrate rapid spacecraft deployment and conduct rendezvous and proximity operations on tactically relevant timelines for U.S. national security needs.

Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced an exclusive opportunity for retail shareholders to attend the official opening of Launch Complex 3 (LC-3) on Wallops Island, Virginia, scheduled for August 28, 2025. The facility will serve as the launch site for the company's new medium-lift reusable Neutron rocket.

The company will randomly select ten U.S. citizen shareholders aged 18 or older to attend the invite-only event. Interested shareholders can submit entries between August 7-15, 2025. Winners must cover their own transportation, lodging, and other expenses.

The LC-3 opening represents a significant milestone in enhancing U.S. launch capabilities and Virginia's aerospace industry presence. CEO Peter Beck emphasized the complex's importance in providing a cost-effective and reliable medium-lift launch alternative.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with record quarterly revenue of $144 million, representing a 36% year-over-year growth and 650 basis points improvement in gross margins. The company successfully completed five Electron missions during the quarter, including two launches two days apart from the same launch site.

Key developments include the imminent acquisition of Geost for $275 million in a cash-plus-equity deal, progress on the $515 million Space Development Agency constellation project, and advancement of Launch Complex 3 for the Neutron rocket. For Q3 2025, Rocket Lab guides revenue between $145-155 million with Non-GAAP Gross Margins of 39-41%.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) has successfully completed its 69th Electron mission, launching a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS). The mission, named 'The Harvest Goddess Thrives', lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 04:10 UTC on August 5th, 2025.

The launch deployed the QPS-SAR-12 satellite (KUSHINADA-I) to a 575km circular Earth orbit. This marks Rocket Lab's fourth launch for iQPS this year and fifth overall mission for the client. Four additional dedicated iQPS missions are scheduled through 2025 and 2026, making Electron the primary launch provider for iQPS's constellation deployment.

Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced its 69th Electron mission and 11th launch of 2025, scheduled for August 5, 2025 UTC from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. The mission, named 'The Harvest Goddess Thrives', will deploy the QPS-SAR-12 satellite (KUSHINADA-I) for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS to a 575km circular Earth orbit.

This marks the fifth mission for iQPS, following successful deployments in 2023 and 2025, with three more dedicated missions planned through 2026. Rocket Lab maintains a 100% mission success rate for all Electron launches this year, strengthening its position as a leading small satellite launch provider while preparing for its Neutron rocket debut.

Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading provider of launch services and space systems, has scheduled its Q2 2025 financial results announcement for August 7, 2025, after U.S. markets close. The company will hold a conference call at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET the same day, with a live webcast available on their investor relations website.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) has awarded a contract to Bollinger Shipyards to support the modification of its ocean landing platform for the Neutron reusable rocket. The 400-ft-long platform, named 'Return On Investment', will be modified at Bollinger's shipyard in Amelia, Louisiana, with delivery expected in early 2026.

The platform will feature autonomous ground support equipment, blast shielding, and station-keeping thrusters for Neutron rocket landings at sea. Operating from the U.S. East Coast, it will support operations at Rocket Lab's launch site on Wallops Island, Virginia. The company aims to double Neutron's launch capacity annually once the service begins.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta (T2TL-Beta) program. As the prime contractor, Rocket Lab will deliver 18 spacecraft for the constellation, which will serve as a crucial component of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

The CDR milestone, following the successful Preliminary Design Review in late 2024, confirms that the spacecraft design, manufacturing approach, and systems architecture meet all mission requirements. The program will now advance to full-scale production. The constellation will operate in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide resilient, low-latency communications network support for U.S. and allied forces worldwide.

Rocket Lab will utilize its high-performance Lightning platform for the spacecraft, specifically adapted for national security LEO constellation requirements. The company's vertical integration allows in-house production of key subsystems including solar panels, composite structures, star trackers, reaction wheels, radios, avionics, and software.