Focus: Mergers and Acquisitions

Satellite developer and operator York Space Systems has agreed to acquire Atlas Space Operations, adding a global provider of satellite communications ground infrastructure that together York believes improve its operations and provide...

SES has completed the deal to acquire Intelsat that signals a new era for the company, bringing together two of the largest satellite operators to better compete in the changing...

Quantum computing company IonQ has completed its acquisition of Capella Space, a move it said will support building a space-based satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) network.  IonQ said the company...

MDA Space has closed its acquisition of SatixFy Communications to bring SatixFy’s satellite communication chipsets in-house.  SatixFy’s operations and full technology portfolio will be integrated into the Satellite Systems business...

Lynk Global filed counterclaims against its SPAC sponsor in a dispute over plans to merge and become a public company.  In June, special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Slam Corp filed...

Rocket Lab has signed an agreement to acquire payload developer Geost, LLC in a bid to enter the satellite payload market and strengthen its national security space solutions.  Rocket Lab...

Canadian spacecraft manufacturer MDA Space has agreed to pay more money to acquire satellite communication chipset developer SatixFy Communications after the latter completed a “go-shop” process for alternative acquisition bids...

Rocket Lab USA intends to acquire German optical communications company Mynaric in a $75 million deal that would bring a key supplier in house, expand its international footprint, and, it...

ETL Systems acquired IRT Technologies, a Canadian company specializing in satellite communication products, ETL Systems announced Feb. 14. IRT Technologies has over 14 years of experience in the satellite communications...

Indra Group, a Spanish technology and defense company, has agreed to acquire an 89.68% stake in satellite operator Hispasat from Redeia, a Spanish infrastructure corporation, for 725 million euros ($747...