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Rocket Lab acquiring laser communications company Minarik (German-based) to enter European market; acquisition near closing after German financial restructure completed August 2025
Peter Beck· Rocket Lab· Space· 2025-11-14· about Minarik
“We're also closer to acquiring Laser Communications company Minarik. They've completed their financial restructure under German law in August which was a pivotal moment in the acquisition process and one that brings us nearer to closing out this deal”
Why it matters
Rocket Lab is acquiring laser comms capability and establishing first European foothold via German acquisition. This signals expansion into inter-satellite link and optical communications markets.
Investment implication
Laser communications component suppliers (semiconductor, optical, RF) and European aerospace suppliers integrated with Minarik will now have Rocket Lab as parent. Competitors in optical comms face new entrant. European space ecosystem consolidation ongoing.