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
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Kepler Partners To Develop In-Space Optical Communications Network for HydRON
TORONTO, ONTARIO – April 10, 2024 – Kepler Communications, Inc. has entered into an agreement with TESAT-Spacecom and Airbus Defence and Space to develop a high bandwidth optical communications network in low Earth orbit (LEO) to address emerging opportunities such as the European Space Agency’s (ESA) High Throughput Optical Network (HydRON) program. This marks a […]
[SpaceNews] Kepler Partners Up For ESA’s Optical Data Relay Constellation
Kepler is teaming up with Europe’s Airbus Defence and Space and its independent laser terminal subsidiary Tesat-Spacecom to develop an optical relay network in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Pathfinder Launch
In November 2023, Kepler launched two optical Pathfinder satellites to test and validate the optical technology planned for our internet-ready LEO constellation, The Kepler Network. The SDA-compatible data relay network will build on flight heritage from our existing constellation of 21 RF satellites, improving on-orbit communications to give customers access to space-generated data in near-real-time.
[Breaking Defense] Optical communications, i.e. lasers, are the network pipes for the Internet of Space
Space-based comms are integral to our ability to connect to the internet, secure our communications, monitor our planet, and guide us on our roads and in our skies.
[Via Satellite] Axiom Space Partners With Kepler and Skyloom to Demonstrate Optical Inter-Satellite Links
Axiom Space is partnering with Kepler Communications US and Skyloom Global to integrate and demonstrate optical inter-satellite links (OISLs) on the first module of the company’s commercial space station.
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