Kepler Validates SDA-Compatible Optical Technology For Space Data Relay Constellation
During a commissioning and early operations phase, Kepler established optical inter-satellite links between two Pathfinder satellites equipped with Space Development Agency (SDA) compatible Tesat SCOT80 optical terminals.
- During a commissioning and early operations phase, Kepler established optical inter-satellite links between two Pathfinder satellites equipped with Space Development Agency (SDA) compatible Tesat SCOT80 optical terminals.
- The pair of satellites were launched in November of 2023 to demonstrate technology for the company’s space data relay constellation, The Kepler Network.
- The hybrid optical data relay network builds on flight heritage from Kepler’s existing constellation of 21 RF satellites.
- Established in 2015, Kepler has quickly grown into a global space company and provides secure optical data relay services to government and commercial missions as a partner in modern space communications.