Kepler Appoints Caitlin Marsh as President of Kepler U.S. to Lead Next Phase of Growth
STERLING, VIRGINIA — October 5, 2026 — Kepler Communications US, a subsidiary of Kepler Communications Inc., today announced the appointment of Caitlin Marsh as President of Kepler Communications U.S. Marsh will lead the company’s U.S. growth, bringing Kepler’s proven optical data relay infrastructure, on-orbit compute, and hosted payload capabilities to government and commercial customers with […]
Maverick Space Systems Secures Capacity for 10 Kepler Satellites on Portal’s Motus Via Sol Mission
The mid-2028 launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will expand Kepler’s optical data relay network; half-cake-topper slot still available. PARIS, France – September 14, 2026 – Maverick Space Systems, in partnership with Portal Space Systems and Kepler Communications, announced today that it has secured launch capacity for 10 400 kg-class Kepler Tranche-2 satellites aboard […]
[NorthStar] NorthStar and Kepler Sign Agreements to Expand Space-Based Optical Sensor Network and Accelerate Delivery of Space Domain Awareness Service
Kepler Delivers Optical Infrastructure for Real-Time Space Operations
TORONTO, ONTARIO — August 24, 2026 — Kepler Communications today announced that its next-generation optical data relay network is delivering commercial services to customers worldwide, expanding the company’s infrastructure for real-time space operations as the first tranche completes commissioning. Following the successful launch in January 2026, Kepler offers the first commercial space data relay service […]
Kepler Selects Rocket Lab’s Neutron for First Dedicated Launch as Network Expansion Accelerates
TORONTO, August 10, 2026 — Kepler Communications Inc. today announced it has selected Rocket Lab’s Neutron launch vehicle for its first dedicated launch mission, marking a significant milestone as the company prepares for its largest expansion to date. The mission, scheduled no earlier than 2028, will deploy next-generation satellites that will expand Kepler’s constellation with increased optical connectivity, […]
Kepler Selected as Prime for European Space Agency’s HydRON Element 3
Space Symposium, Colorado Springs, CO — April 14, 2026 — Kepler Communications Inc. announced today it has been selected as prime contractor for HydRON Element 3, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) High-throughput Optical Network (HydRON) project. HydRON, within ESA’s Optical and Quantum Communications – Scylight program, will develop a high-throughput optical network enabling […]
Kepler Deploys First Space-Based, Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Powered by NVIDIA
TORONTO, ONTARIO — March 16, 2026 — Kepler Communications today announced the commissioning of distributed on-orbit computing across its Tranche 1 optical data relay constellation, the world’s first commercially operational optical data relay network. This expands the network’s capabilities beyond connectivity to deliver scalable, cloud-like processing directly in space. The Kepler Network integrates optical connectivity, […]
[NanoAvionics] Kepler selects NanoAvionics as preferred European partner for optically-connected missions
[SpaceNews] Kepler network to link OroraTech sensors for Earth monitoring
Kepler Successfully Launches First Tranche of Optical Relay Satellites
TORONTO, ONTARIO — January 11, 2026 — Kepler Communications today announced the successful launch of the first tranche of its optical relay satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The satellites will now begin commissioning as Kepler transitions its optical data relay network into operational service. The tranche consists of […]