Kepler Communications (GEN2, Aether)
| Constellation name |
GEN2, Aether |
| Constellation field |
Orbital Data Relay, Laser Communications, In-Orbit Computing |
| Constellation info |
New optical data relay constellation, where satellites will be an order of magnitude bigger and weigh over 100 kilograms.
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| Constellation status |
Prototype(s) launched |
| Launched satellites |
2 |
| Planned satellites |
18 |
| Satellite type |
Smallsat |
| Manufacturer |
In-house |
| First launch |
2023 |
| Launch cadence |
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| Notes |
- Kepler Communications Names A New COO. Identifying the start of Kepler’s GEN2 satellite program.
- Kepler Selects TESAT To Provide Optical Terminals For Next Generation Constellation. . TESAT’s ConLCT80 (constellation laser communication terminals) will be installed on Kepler’s first tranche of ÆTHER satellites, enabling optical service for The Kepler Network, a real-time, always-on communication network in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) providing the internet in space for space assets.
- Axiom Space has entered agreements with Kepler Communications US Inc. and Skyloom Global Corp. to integrate and demonstrate high data rate Optical Intersatellite Links (OISLs) on the first module of Axiom Space’s commercial space station.
- Kepler partners up for ESA’s optical data relay constellation, SpcaeNews, 2024-04-10.
- Kepler demonstrates optical data relay service in LEO, SpaceNews, 2024-06-11.
- Kepler Petitions FCC to Adjust its Constellation Plans for Optical Strategy, 2024-11-19.
- Ofcom Statement: Kepler Communications Inc – application for non-geostationary earth station network licence, 2025-04-04.
- Kepler Announces On-Orbit Compute Capacity on Optical Data Relay Network, 2025-04-07.
- Kepler Validates SDA-Compatible Space-to-Ground Laser Links with Cailabs, 2025-05-14.
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| Photos |
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[1] [2] [3] |
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| Logo |
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| Entity name |
Kepler Communications |
| Oneliner |
Kepler’s vision is to provide real-time, continuous connectivity for space, making space-generated data instantaneously accessible and empowering humanity to become a spacefaring civilization.
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| Funding |
$200M+ |
| Nation |
Canada |
| Created |
2015 |
| Socials |
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| Related project |
Kepler Communications - GEN1 |
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Own nanosats
launched |
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Last modified: 2025-05-26
