Mynaric is a manufacturer specializing in laser communication technology for aerospace applications. They produce optical communications terminals designed for high-speed, secure, and long-distance wireless data transmission between satellites, aircraft, drones, and other mobile platforms. Mynaric's products are used in various government and commercial space programs, including contracts with the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and DARPA. Rocket Lab announced plans to acquire Mynaric in March 2025, aiming to scale production of these terminals for its own constellations and other customers.
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Rocket Lab now has vertically integrated access to optical terminals through its acquisition of Mynaric.
Rocket Lab is using Mynaric’s CONDOR Mk3 optical communications terminals in 36 satellites it is developing for the Space Development Agency’s Tracking and Transport layers of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
The final transaction price for Mynaric AG included a nominal cash payment and nearly 2.3 million shares of Rocket Lab stock.
Mynaric’s optical communications terminals enable in-space laser communications between spacecraft and with terrestrial assets.
Germany’s government approved Rocket Lab’s acquisition plans for Mynaric in late March 2025.
The original terms for Rocket Lab’s acquisition of Mynaric AG included a $75 million upfront payment and an additional $75 million based on Mynaric’s financial performance.
Supplier challenges forced Mynaric to nearly halt optical communications terminal production.
Rocket Lab’s final acquisition price for Mynaric AG was $5.3 million more than the original deal terms announced in March 2025.
Rocket Lab closed its acquisition of Mynaric AG for $155.3 million.
Mynaric provides CONDOR Mk3 optical terminals for Rocket Lab’s $1.3 billion prime contracts with the Space Development Agency.
After the acquisition closes, Mynaric will remain headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy approved Rocket Lab’s acquisition of Mynaric.
Rocket Lab’s acquisition of German laser communications company Mynaric has cleared German regulatory review and approval.
Rocket Lab intends to scale production and introduce efficiencies to Mynaric’s manufacturing capability.
Mynaric supplies optical communication terminals for other Space Development Agency contracts.
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has approved Rocket Lab’s acquisition of Mynaric.
Rocket Lab expects the Mynaric acquisition to improve customers’ confidence that terminals will be delivered on schedule and on budget.
Rocket Lab already uses Mynaric as a subcontractor for CONDOR Mk3 optical communication terminals.
Mynaric’s Munich headquarters will give Rocket Lab its first European footprint.
Rocket Lab expects the Mynaric acquisition to strengthen its capabilities as a launch provider, spacecraft manufacturer, and supplier of satellite components at scale.