# Rocket Lab completes acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary

Rocket Lab has closed the transaction to acquire Sinclair Interplanetary, a provider of satellite hardware. The acquisition strengthens Rocket Lab's satellite division and Photon spacecraft line. Terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-04-30
- Where: Toronto, Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: satellite hardware, Photon spacecraft
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Rocket Lab](https://endata.com/companies/46898.md) (acquirer)
- [Sinclair Interplanetary](https://endata.com/companies/46899.md) (target)

## Sources

- [satnews.com](https://satnews.com/2020/04/30/rocket-lab-completes-sinclair-interplanetary-acquisition/), 2020-04-30: "Rocket Lab has closed the transaction to acquire Sinclair Interplanetary, a leading provider of high-quality, flight-proven satellite hardware."
- [spacenews.com](https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-closes-acquisition-of-satellite-hardware-manufacturer-sinclair-interplanetary/), 2020-04-30: "When we talk to small satellite operators across the board their challenges are clear: They need to get on orbit faster; they need proven and reliable hardware; and they need the ability to focus on their core business, rather than spending years tied up in hardware development."

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