The Journal of Space Commerce

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Technology For Space Data Relay Constellation Confirmed

Optical Inter-Satellite Links (OISLs) Established Between Two Satellites in LEO

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Tom Patton
Jun 19, 2024
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The successful validation of optical inter-satellite links (OISLs) between two data relay satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) has been announced by Kepler Communications, a company building Internet connectivity for space.

“The Kepler Network will act as a data transport layer, bringing modern Internet capabilities to space through an interoperable archi…

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