Kepler Prepares 10 Laser Comms Relay Sats For 2026 Launch

Initial satellites to relay data from Earth observation and human space flight activities Credit: Kepler Communications

Initial satellites are to relay data from Earth observation and human spaceflight activities.

Credit: Kepler Communications
Kepler Communications plans to launch its first batch of 10 laser communications relay satellites into orbit in January 2026. The Toronto-based company’s laser communications network is aimed at relaying data from Earth observation and defense satellites, as well as crewed spacecraft. The first...
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