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flag Kepler launched 10 optical relay satellites on Jan. 11, 2026, marking the first operational deployment of its space-based data network.

flag Kepler Communications launched 10 optical relay satellites on January 11, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. flag The satellites, each about 300 kg, are part of the company’s commercial optical data relay network, enabling real-time, low-latency data transfer with on-orbit computing and storage. flag Equipped with laser communication terminals, they support Earth observation, defense, and secure data routing. flag This marks the first operational deployment of Kepler’s constellation, which aims to create a cloud-like environment in space. flag The company, based in Toronto, has now launched 33 satellites and plans future tranches with 100-gigabit optical technology.

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