# Rocket Lab x Motiv Space Systems: partnership

Canonical ID: `56ca9791-acd7-4820-9e0f-94e42f70fbe2`

Rocket Lab signed a definitive agreement to acquire Motiv Space Systems, adding Mars-proven robotics and precision spacecraft mechanisms. Motiv will be branded Rocket Lab Robotics and its 50 engineers will join Rocket Lab's Pasadena facility.

- **Type:** investment
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [Motiv Space Systems](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/motiv-space-systems.md) co developer
- Rocket Lab _(off-registry)_ investor partner

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-05-07

## Sources (1)

1. https://rocketlabcorp.com/updates/rocket-lab-to-acquire-robotics-leader-motiv-space-systems/


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