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GEOST

US
commercialFounded 2022
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Geost was acquired by Rocket Lab in August 2025 and now forms part of Rocket Lab Optical Systems.

Mentioned as: GeostTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Rocket Lab has extensive prior experience working with the OSI team as a key supplier to Geost.

Mentioned as: GeostTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Sierra Space parted ways with Geost, a subsidiary of LightRidge Solutions, after failing to finalize negotiations for supply of its 18 infrared-sensing payloads.

Mentioned as: GeostOrg RelationshipNov 12, 2024Sierra Space clears design review in military satellite program

GEOST will provide Sierra Space with 16 Mercury missile warning and missile tracking payloads for Tracking Layer Tranche 2.

Mentioned as: GEOSTOrg RelationshipFeb 8, 2024GEOST Selected to Supply Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites

GEOST will provide Sierra Space with two Phoenix fire control payloads for multi-domain missile defense on Tracking Layer Tranche 2.

Mentioned as: GEOSTOrg RelationshipFeb 8, 2024GEOST Selected to Supply Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites

GEOST has been awarded the opportunity to provide mission payloads as a subcontractor under prime awardee Sierra Space for the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 2 program.

Mentioned as: GEOSTOrg RelationshipFeb 8, 2024GEOST Selected to Supply Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites

GEOST will deliver mission processing solutions integrated with its payloads for the Tracking Layer Tranche 2 mission.

Mentioned as: GEOSTOrg RelationshipFeb 8, 2024GEOST Selected to Supply Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites

GEOST develops and builds high-performance, multi-orbit payloads for classified and unclassified missions that are affordable, low weight, and low power with integrated on-orbit processing and ground-based infrastructure.

Mentioned as: GEOSTTechnical ProductFeb 8, 2024GEOST Selected to Supply Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites

GEOST has invested to significantly expand its production capacity for its payload designs.

Mentioned as: GEOSTTechnical ProductFeb 8, 2024GEOST Selected to Supply Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites

GEOST will provide Sierra Space with 16 Mercury missile warning and missile tracking payloads for the SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 2 program.

Mentioned as: GEOSTOrg RelationshipFeb 6, 2024GEOST to provide missile warning sensor for Sierra Space satellites in the SDA Tracking Layer

GEOST designs and produces optical sensor systems for National Security Space missions.

Mentioned as: geostTechnical ProductFeb 6, 2024GEOST to provide missile warning sensor for Sierra Space satellites in the SDA Tracking Layer

GEOST will deliver mission processing solutions integrated with its Mercury and Phoenix payloads for the SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 2 satellites.

Mentioned as: GEOSTTechnical ProductFeb 6, 2024GEOST to provide missile warning sensor for Sierra Space satellites in the SDA Tracking Layer

GEOST will provide Sierra Space with two Phoenix fire control payloads for multi-domain missile defense on the SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 2 program.

Mentioned as: GEOSTOrg RelationshipFeb 6, 2024GEOST to provide missile warning sensor for Sierra Space satellites in the SDA Tracking Layer

GEOST develops and builds high-performance, multi-orbit payloads for classified and unclassified missions that are affordable, low weight, and low power with integrated on-orbit processing and ground-based infrastructure.

Mentioned as: GEOSTTechnical ProductFeb 6, 2024GEOST to provide missile warning sensor for Sierra Space satellites in the SDA Tracking Layer

GEOST is a subcontractor under prime awardee Sierra Space for the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 2 missile warning and tracking satellites.

Mentioned as: GEOSTTechnical ProductFeb 6, 2024GEOST to provide missile warning sensor for Sierra Space satellites in the SDA Tracking Layer

The tracking layer satellites carry two configurations of optical sensor payloads built by GEOST, a LightRidge Solutions company.

Mentioned as: GEOSTNarrative GeneralJan 18, 2024Sierra Space awarded million$$$ prime contract by SDA

GEOST develops and builds high-performance, multi-orbit optical payloads that are affordable, low-weight, and low-power with integrated on-orbit processing and ground-based infrastructure.

Mentioned as: GEOSTTechnical ProductJan 18, 2024Sierra Space awarded million$$$ prime contract by SDA

The tracking layer satellites carry two configurations of optical sensor payloads built by GEOST, a LightRidge Solutions company.

Mentioned as: GEOSTNarrative GeneralJan 17, 2024Sierra Space Secures $740M Prime Contract from SDA for 18 Missile Warning Satellites

GEOST develops and builds high-performance, multi-orbit optical payloads that are affordable, low-weight, and low-power with integrated on-orbit processing and ground-based infrastructure.

Mentioned as: GEOSTTechnical ProductJan 17, 2024Sierra Space Secures $740M Prime Contract from SDA for 18 Missile Warning Satellites

Geost was selected by Sierra Space to provide 18 infrared payloads for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 satellites, consisting of 16 Mercury missile warning and missile tracking payloads and two Phoenix fire control payloads.

Mentioned as: GEOSTOrg RelationshipJan 16, 2024Space Development Agency awards contracts worth $2.5 billion for missile-tracking satellites
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