Rocket Lab agrees to acquire Motiv Space Systems

May 8, 2026 · Acquisition · Motiv Space Systems · Space

Rocket Lab agreed to acquire Motiv Space Systems to expand space robotics and satellite component capabilities.

Verified eventMotiv Space SystemsMay 8, 2026
  • The deal added Motiv robotic arms, actuators and spacecraft mechanism technology to Rocket Lab space systems portfolio.
  • Motiv brought flight-proven Mars rover and space robotics heritage into the transaction.
  • The event is a corporate-control milestone for a specialist space robotics supplier.