Geost, a Rocket Lab Company
Defense and Space ManufacturingArizona, United States11-50 Employees
Geost is a defense and space manufacturing firm based in Tucson, Arizona. It designs and supplies optical sensor systems for spacecraft and the accompanying ground processing infrastructure that supports space protection, missile warning, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tasks. The company concentrates on small-to-medium payloads and the processing capabilities needed to translate sensor data into actionable insights for its customers. The firm operates within the defense and space sector and is associated with Rocket Lab as part of its broader portfolio. It is a relatively small team focused on specialized sensing solutions for space-related missions. In 2021, Geost engaged in a collaboration with Xenesis and PlaneWave to develop Xen-Nodes, a ground-based optical network.