20 kg LEO CubeSat platform with Ku-band payload — in-orbit demonstrated store-and-forward and real-time relay, 19 satellites launched, foundation of KepNet constellation.
Kepler GEN1 LEO Satellite Platform
20 kg LEO CubeSat platform with Ku-band payload — in-orbit demonstrated store-and-forward and real-time relay, 19 satellites launched, foundation of KepNet constellation.
Description
Kepler's GEN1 satellites are 20 kg CubeSat-class platforms operating in LEO with Ku-band communication payloads. The GEN1 constellation (19 satellites) demonstrated both store-and-forward and real-time relay capabilities, validating Kepler's dual-mode service architecture. GEN1 satellites operate at approximately 550 km altitude and serve as the operational backbone of Kepler's network while GEN2 satellites are deployed. Each GEN1 satellite carries a high-gain Ku-band patch antenna array enabling direct connectivity to maritime, energy, and remote enterprise customers.
Specifications
| Mass | ~20 kg |
|---|---|
| Orbit | LEO, ~550 km |
| Frequency | Ku-band |
| Constellation size (GEN1) | 19 satellites |
| Services | Store-and-forward, real-time relay |
| Status | Operational |