Kepler Communications Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 13 agreements; $36.9M value; 4 departments; 6 programs.
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This project will design and build a constellation of 36 small satellites and deliver an in-orbit, high-speed connectivity network (called ÆTHER) for next-generation space assets, drastically improving the speed of data transmission from space assets in orbit to the Earth’s surface. The project work phase is scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.
To expand manufacturing and commercialization of telecommunications hardware.
Kepler seeks to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Toronto that is capable of mass producing nano-satellites.
The project will support a technology demonstration mission which will afford the opportunity to gain flight heritage in advance of potential commercial sales. It will demonstrate the feasibility of a flexible LEO-based data relay network capable of providing a high-data rate connection via optical links, and a low-data rate connection via radio frequency links. This hardware technology demonstration project is a critical step in delivering the internet to space as high availability and high bandwidth space-to-space communication will be the backbone of the new space economy.
Satellite telecommunications companies are in need of fleets of very small satellites, commonly referred to as nanosatellites with high capacity communications equipment. To meet the growing demand, new processes and design considerations are needed. This project will create a new Canadian communications platform that can support the growing demand and performance requirements in telecommunications. This work will position Canada as a leader in the nanosatellite industry and provide new forms of export revenue, in addition to providing public access to new communication services that will se
Kepler proposes bringing edge computing to the Kepler Network constellation to optimize the customer experience and increase the addressable and the capturable market of the Kepler Network service (always-on connectivity in space). To develop this capability, Kepler will take a phased approach aligned and complementary to its network development and buildout: Phase 1 – Developing edge compute hardware capable of integration with Kepler’s in space processing architecture. Phase 2 – Integrating and validating an edge computing algorithm with the hardware from Phase 1. Phase 3 – Replacing the Ke
RRRF funding will be used to support Recipients to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(20STDPK11) Advanced spacecraft antenna technologies are needed in order to deliver high-throughput, low-cost, and reliable connectivity services from satellites. Over the years, substantial advancements have been made towards antennas for use in traditional geostationary satellites. These are employed, for instance, when delivering satellite television or rural broadband services. However, relatively little advancements have been made on antenna technologies for nanosatellites. Characterized as low-cost, rapid to develop, and rapid to deploy, nanosatellites can offer novel connectivity servi
As global data demands increase, traditional ground-based networks face challenges related to bandwidth, latency, and data security. To address these issues, Kepler proposes developing an Orbital Cloud Infrastructure Software Stack for its optically connected satellite constellation. This initiative establishes foundational software to enable customers to request computing resources onboard satellites, which are then scheduled and deployed onto available nodes. Initially focusing on simplified, customer-driven resource allocation and basic workload isolation, this approach optimizes satellite
Canada-Germany Collaborative Industrial Research and Development Program 2019, Call 1 Project led by Kepler with Germany partners (DLR and IQ Wireless). The project is for Next-Generation Satellite Connectivity Development and In-Orbit Validation for IoT Applications.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the intersection of sensors, connectivity, and powerful data analytics used to collect and exchange data for various purposes, including business decisions. For industries with global operations – such as shipping and logistics, natural resource exploration, or transportation – the high cost of satellite connectivity prevents IoT solutions from being deployed and providing economic and business improvements. Kepler will develop low-cost antenna technology – a reconfigurable reflect array – for satellite communications. This technology will enable mobile communi
This project will see to the design and development of a commercial user terminal modem which Kepler’s customers can use to access Kepler’s nanosatellite communication service.
(20STDPM02) This project will perform a feasibility study of how to develop and produce high frequency beamforming integrated circuits (ICs) for phased array antennas for small satellites. These electrically steerable antennas utilized in satellites have the potential to enable high-throughput, low-cost, and low-latency connectivity services. Implementing such steerable antennas as ICs can alleviate the high cost of RF components such that the per-component cost is greatly reduced.
All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.