Develops a hybrid RF and optical satellite network that acts as an Internet exchange point in low Earth orbit, enabling real-time space-to-space data relay. This system addresses the downlink bottleneck faced by industries like defense, Earth observation, and space sustainability by providing high-bandwidth, secure, and flexible communication solutions for on-orbit missions.
Funding
$177.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many on-orbit missions face a downlink bottleneck, limiting their ability to transmit large volumes of data to Earth in real time. Existing communication solutions often lack the bandwidth, security, and flexibility required by modern space-based industries.
Solution
Kepler provides a hybrid RF and optical satellite network that functions as an Internet exchange point in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling real-time space-to-space data relay. This network modernizes on-orbit communications, offering customers flexible options to access mission data at lightspeed. By solving the downlink bottleneck, Kepler's dynamic solutions provide unparalleled bandwidth for applications such as high-resolution imagery from Earth observation satellites, secure data transfer for defense and intelligence, and critical communication infrastructure for human spaceflight and space sustainability efforts. The Kepler Network is designed to be SDA-compliant, ensuring interoperability and adherence to industry standards for optical communications.
Target Audience
Kepler's primary customers include organizations in defense and intelligence, Earth observation, human space flight, and space sustainability, as well as LEO satellite operators.
Features
- Hybrid RF and optical network for flexible access to mission data
- Constellation of satellites acting as Internet exchange points in LEO
- SDA-compliant optical network improving access to space-generated data
- High-bandwidth data transfer capabilities for large volumes of data
- Secure data delivery for sensitive applications
- Real-time connectivity for on-orbit missions
- TCP/IP protocol stack enabling Internet and streamlined communications in space
- On-orbit compute capacity