Rocket Lab Finalizes Acquisition of German Laser Firm Mynaric (heise.de)

• Rocket Lab absorbs critical DLR spin-off technology
• Regulatory hurdles cleared for the acquisition
• Munich remains the operational base for the entity

"Rocket Lab has completed its acquisition of Mynaric, a key German player in optical space communications and a DLR spin-off. While the Munich headquarters will be maintained, the transfer of this strategic high-tech asset to a US entity highlights the ongoing challenges for European digital and space sovereignty within the transatlantic defense and infrastructure ecosystem."