Optical Inter-Satellite Link
Kepler established optical inter-satellite links between two Pathfinder satellites equipped with SDA-compatible Tesat SCOT80 optical terminals. In addition to initial OISL commissioning, the team demonstrated IP mesh networking on orbit by communicating with multiple satellites over a single ground link using standard internet and network protocols.
Kepler Validates SDA-Compatible Optical Technology For Space Data Relay Constellation
TORONTO, ONTARIO – June 11, 2024 – Kepler Communications, a company building Internet connectivity for space, announces the successful validation of optical inter-satellite links (OISLs) between two data relay satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). During a commissioning and early operations phase, Kepler established optical inter-satellite links between two Pathfinder satellites equipped with Space Development […]
[SpaceNews] Kepler Demonstrates Optical Data Relay Service In LEO
