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rocketlabcorp.com • Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab closes $155.3M Mynaric acquisition to bring optical laser communications into its space systems portfolio

Rocket Lab has completed its acquisition of Mynaric AG, paying $155.3 million ($5.3 million above the originally agreed price) for the optical communications terminal (OCT) supplier. The deal expands Rocket Lab’s space systems business with laser-based communications capability intended to scale for commercial and government customers.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-04-14T15:23:55.982820-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
aboutamazon.com • Amazon Staff

Amazon to acquire Globalstar; partners with Apple

By aboutamazon.com: Globalstar satellites, radio frequency spectrum, and operational expertise will enable Amazon Leo to add Direct-to-Device (D2D) services to future generations of its low Earth orbit satellite network.

Also: CNA and en.traicy.com
2026-04-14T05:06:40.010217-07:00
Satellite   ESA   Commercial Space  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

ESA Advances Laser Comms Demonstration With Kepler Contract

By Aviation Week: ESA is moving forward on a program to advance space-based laser communications across multiple orbital planes with a contract to Kepler Communications.

Also: ESA and Payload
2026-04-14T16:53:23.631178-07:00