Rocket Lab Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Mynaric

By integrating industry-leading satellite laser communications technology into its own company, Rocket Lab will strengthen its ability to meet the national security requirements of numerous sovereign states as well as commercial customers worldwide

Long Beach, Calif., 31st March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of launch services and space systems, today announced that it has received regulatory approval to acquire Mynaric AG (“Mynaric”), a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space and mobile applications. The transaction was reviewed and approved by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy; Rocket Lab therefore expects the acquisition to close in April.

“The granting of regulatory approval is an important milestone on the path to the acquisition of Mynaric. We are now an exciting step closer to expanding our ability to support the German and European space industry on a much larger scale,” said Sir Peter Beck, Founder and CEO of Rocket Lab. “Laser communications are a critical enabler for the satellite constellations of today and tomorrow, and Rocket Lab will provide them at scale. We look forward to working with Mynaric’s team to deliver optical terminals in the volume and speed required by commercial and government satellite customers across Europe and our existing markets.”

Strategic significance of the acquisition:

• The acquisition is expected to further strengthen Rocket Lab’s proven capabilities as a leading provider of launch services, spacecraft manufacturer and supplier of large-scale satellite components to the global space market.
• Laser communication is a crucial factor for satellite constellations. It offers key advantages over traditional radio communications, including higher data transfer rates, better security, scalability and efficient use of the frequency spectrum. Despite these advantages, laser communication has become a supply chain problem for satellite constellation operators, as the products are not readily available in large quantities at affordable prices. Through previous acquisitions, Rocket Lab has a strong track record of making satellite subsystems and components affordable and available at scale, which were previously only available in small quantities and with long lead times. Rocket Lab intends to do the same with Mynaric’s optical terminals to serve a growing number of customers and large satellite constellations.
• Mynaric will continue to be headquartered in Munich after completion of the transaction. This establishes Rocket Lab’s first presence in Europe and enables the company to expand its capacity to support German and European space programs.
• Mynaric is already a subcontractor for Rocket Lab, supplying CONDOR Mk3 optical communication terminals for the company’s $1.3 billion main contracts with the Space Development Agency (SDA) to manufacture 36 satellites under the Transport Layer-Beta Tranche 2 and Tracking Layer Tranche 3 programs. In addition, Mynaric is a supplier for other SDA contracts, and Mynaric and Rocket Lab have many joint customers, including operators of commercial satellite constellations, prime contractors for satellite projects, and defense and civilian government agencies. Rocket Lab intends to expand production and optimize Mynaric’s existing manufacturing capabilities. This means that customers can be confident that their terminals will be delivered on time and within budget.

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About Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a leading space company that provides launch services, spacecraft, payloads, and satellite components to the commercial sector, government, and national security. Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is the world’s most widely used small orbital rocket; the company’s HASTE missile provides the U.S. government and allied nations with the ability for hypersonic test launches; and the Neutron launch vehicle under development will enable the use of medium launch vehicles for satellite constellation construction, national security and reconnaissance missions. Rocket Lab’s spacecraft and satellite components have enabled more than 1,700 missions, including commercial spaceflight, defense, and national security, including GPS missions, satellite constellations, and exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and Venus. Rocket Lab is a company listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange (RKLB). For more information, see www.rocketlabcorp.com.

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