<p>➀ Rocket Lab acquires Geost, a specialist in electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems, for $275 million to enhance missile tracking capabilities for the U.S. Golden Dome defense initiative;</p><p>➁ The deal includes cash, stock, and future earnouts, integrating Geost's real-time situational awareness technology into Rocket Lab’s satellite systems to bolster national security;</p><p>➂ Geost’s EO/IR expertise supports missile warning, space domain awareness, and Earth observation, aligning with the U.S. vision for resilient space architecture under Golden Dome.</p>