**Name:** Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC)
**Website:** https://www.rocketlabusa.com/space-systems/separation-systems/
**Acquired:** 2021-11-15
**Cost:** $42,000,000
>[!summary]
Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC) is a Maryland-based company specializing in spacecraft deployment technologies. Renowned for its lightweight, reliable separation systems, such as the Motorized Lightband and Canisterized Satellite Dispensers, PSC supports efficient and cost-effective payload integration for small and medium satellites. The company serves both commercial and government customers, focusing on enhancing satellite deployment capabilities.
## 💰 Acquisition
In December 2021, Rocket Lab acquired Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC) for $42 million, comprising $30 million in cash and $12 million in Rocket Lab stock. PSC, known for its industry-leading separation systems like the [[Motorized Lightband]] and [[Canisterized Satellite Dispenser (CSD)]], was acquired to enhance Rocket Lab’s satellite deployment capabilities. By integrating these proven technologies into its Photon spacecraft and launch services, Rocket Lab aimed to provide more streamlined, reliable, and cost-effective end-to-end space solutions for commercial and government customers.
## ⚙️ Separation Systems
- [[Advanced Lightband]]
- [[Motorized Lightband]]
- [[Advanced Satellite Dispenser (ASD)]]
- [[Canisterized Satellite Dispenser (CSD)]]
## 📰 News
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```
table title as "Title", published as "Published"
from "News"
where contains(partner, [[Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC)]])
sort published desc
```
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| File | Title | Published |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| [[News/Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition Of Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation.md\|Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition Of Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation]] | Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition Of Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation | December 01, 2021 |
| [[News/Rocket Lab to Acquire Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation.md\|Rocket Lab to Acquire Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation]] | Rocket Lab to Acquire Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation | November 15, 2021 |
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## 💼 **SEC** Filings
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```
table Filing_Type as "Filing Type", Filing_Date as "Date"
from "Filings"
where contains(partner, [[Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC)]])
sort Filing_Date desc
```
%%
| File | Filing Type | Date |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| [[Filings/2022/Misc/5-24-22 S-1A - Registration Statement Amendment.md\|5-24-22 S-1A - Registration Statement Amendment]] | [[Filings/Filing Definitions.md#Form S-1\|Form S-1]] | May 23, 2022 |
| [[Filings/2022/Misc/5-09-22 S-1 - Securities Registration Statement.md\|5-09-22 S-1 - Securities Registration Statement]] | [[Filings/Filing Definitions.md#Form S-1\|Form S-1]] | May 06, 2022 |
| [[Filings/2021/8-K/11-15-21 8-K - Merger Agreement Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC).md\|11-15-21 8-K - Merger Agreement Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC)]] | [[Filings/Filing Definitions.md#8-K\|8-K]] | November 15, 2021 |
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