Motiv Space Systems Acquired by Rocket Lab | Technology M&A Deal

Rocket Lab has completed the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, a technology other business in California, for $90M. Rocket Lab acquires Motiv Space Systems to expand space robotics, motion control systems, and precision mechanisms used in spacecraft and planetary exploration. Motiv Space Systems, based in California, is known for multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, actuators, and drive electronics with Mars-proven heritage supporting rover and instrument subsystems. The Rocket Lab acquisitions are structured as an add on acquisition, strengthening Rocket Lab’s end-to-end Mars mission capabilities across surface and on-orbit operations. As a public company acquisition, the technology M&A supports both commercial Mars programs and national security applications requiring autonomous robotics in contested environments.