Rocket Lab acquires Motiv Space Systems for $40M cash plus earnout

Rocket Lab acquired Motiv Space Systems on May 26, 2026 for $40 million in cash plus up to $20 million of stock-based earnout payments. The purchase consideration was recorded at $44.5 million, with $29.0 million of goodwill. Motiv contributed $1.4 million of revenue and a $0.2 million operating loss from the acquisition date to June 30.

• Closed May 26, 2026 for $40M cash plus up to $20M in stock-based earnout
• Purchase consideration recorded at $44.5M; goodwill $29.0M
• Motiv added $1.4M of revenue and a $0.2M operating loss through June 30