**Name:** Sinclair Interplanetary **Website:** https://www.rocketlabusa.com/space-systems/satellite-components/ **Acquired:** 2020-04-30 **Cost:** Undisclosed >[!summary] >Sinclair Interplanetary is a satellite hardware company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance spacecraft components. Acquired by Rocket Lab in 2020, Sinclair provides products such as reaction wheels and star trackers, which are critical for satellite attitude control and navigation. Known for their reliability and compact design, Sinclair's components are used in small and medium-sized satellites across various commercial, academic, and government missions. The company plays a key role in supporting Rocket Lab’s end-to-end space systems and satellite manufacturing capabilities. ## 💰 Acquisition In April 2020, Rocket Lab acquired Sinclair Interplanetary, a leading provider of satellite components, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition brought Sinclair’s highly regarded products, including reaction wheels and star trackers, into Rocket Lab’s portfolio, enhancing its ability to deliver fully integrated satellite solutions. By incorporating Sinclair’s reliable and compact hardware, Rocket Lab aimed to streamline satellite manufacturing, reduce costs, and expand its services for commercial, academic, and government customers. This acquisition aligned with Rocket Lab’s goal of becoming a one-stop shop for satellite production and launch services. ## 📡 Star Trackers and Reaction Wheels - [[12 Nms Reaction Wheel]] - [[5 Nms Reaction Wheel]] - [[1 Nms Reaction Wheel]] - [[400 - 200 nMms Reaction Wheel]] - [[60 mNms Reaction Wheel]] - [[30 mNms Reaction Wheel]] - [[10 mNms Reaction Wheel]] - [[3 mNms Reaction Wheel]] - [[ST-16HV Star Tracker]] - [[ST-16RT2 Star Tracker]] ## 📰 News %%DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: start ``` table title as "Title", published as "Published" from "News" where contains(partner, [[Sinclair Interplanetary]]) sort published desc ``` %% | File | Title | Published | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | | [[News/Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition of Satellite Hardware Manufacturer Sinclair Interplanetary.md\|Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition of Satellite Hardware Manufacturer Sinclair Interplanetary]] | Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition of Satellite Hardware Manufacturer Sinclair Interplanetary | April 30, 2020 | | [[News/Rocket Lab to Acquire Satellite Hardware Manufacturer Sinclair Interplanetary.md\|Rocket Lab to Acquire Satellite Hardware Manufacturer Sinclair Interplanetary]] | Rocket Lab to Acquire Satellite Hardware Manufacturer Sinclair Interplanetary | March 16, 2020 | %%DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: end%%