Rocket Lab USA Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Geost, LLC, an electro-optical and infrared payload development and manufacturing company based in Tucson, Arizona. The acquisition, valued at $275 million, is set to include $125 million in cash and $150 million in Rocket Lab common stock, along with potential additional cash earnout payments tied to revenue targets. This strategic move positions Rocket Lab as a key player in the satellite payload market and strengthens its role as a provider of end-to-end national security space solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025, bringing Geost's expertise and more than 100 professionals into Rocket Lab's expanding operations.