Sir Peter Beck’s RocketLab business in March 2025 announced its intention to acquire German laser communications provider Mynaric for approximately $75 million (potentially $150 million with related earn-outs) to boost its space systems business.

The deal aimed to integrate Mynaric’s optical terminals into Rocket Lab’s satellites, though it has faced regulatory delays and scrutiny regarding German sovereign interests as of early 2026.

Those delays are now manifesting into fresh questions over the planned acquisition with various press reports saying that deal is not going to happen. A report in Welt newspaper says that Rheinmetall is now also in the bidding competition. Germany’s Economic Affairs Minister Reiche has the last word.

RocketLab, based in Long Beach, California (but with some operations based in New Zealand) has – at best – experienced delays out of Berlin. On January 20th a decision was expected, but was delayed.

On February 18th, and following the successful launch (the company’s 80th) of its Electron rocket, shares in RocketLab soared 8 per cent. Brokerage firms have boosted their outlook on RocketLab shares in recent weeks, with Bank of America Corp. raising its price target to about $120 and Goldman Sachs lifting its target to near $69. TD Cowen has maintained a buy recommendation, and Morgan Stanley recently upgraded the stock to Overweight, lifting its target toward roughly $105. These moves follow the launch success and broader confidence in RocketLab’s growth trajectory.

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