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title: Rocket Lab Closes Geost Deal.
description: Rocket Lab completes the acquisition of Geost. IN-SPACe selects a group led by PixxelSpace for a constellation. ESA moves to pull away from NASA. And more.
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# [Rocket Lab Closes Geost Deal.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/582)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Aug 12, 2025 7:51:00 PM

Summary

Rocket Lab has completed the acquisition of the parent holding company of Geost. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), has selected a consortium led by PixxelSpace to build a commercial sovereign constellation of Earth observation satellites. The European Space Agency (ESA) is deliberating moves to become less dependent on NASA programs, and more.

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