KUKA Robotics is a global leader in providing industrial robots and automation solutions, including robotic arms and mobile platforms. While serving various industries, KUKA also provides solutions for the space industry, such as robotic systems for on-orbit servicing, spacecraft assembly, and automation in aerospace manufacturing. They partner with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA) and supply robots for research and testing in space-related applications. KUKA's robots are known for their precision, adaptability, and use in tasks requiring high levels of automation and accuracy.
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Kymeta’s flagship multi-band KuKa terminal is scheduled to enter commercial volume in 2027.
Kymeta began shipping KuKa prototypes to key customers in mid-2026.
The KuKa 8 Series terminal measures 35.4 inches long, 35.4 inches wide, and 3.9 inches thick.
Kymeta’s roadmap for the KuKa 8 Series focuses on miniaturizing the hardware for tactical edge deployment.
Kymeta says the KuKa 8 Series reduces antenna footprint by around 44% compared with multiple terminals used to access different networks at the same time.
The KuKa 8 Series is a single-aperture terminal capable of simultaneous operation across GEO, MEO, and LEO orbits.
The 2027 KuKa 8 Series commercial rollout is expected to include variants for enterprise-grade mobile backhaul and emergency response.
The KuKa 8 Series is designed to switch across satellite networks spanning multiple orbits and frequency bands and to enable simultaneous access to multiple constellations.
Kymeta is developing the KuKa 8 Series, a multi-band, multi-orbit single aperture user terminal.
Kymeta used a multi-vendor, constellation-agnostic connectivity strategy for the KuKa 8 Series.
Kymeta's initial market focus for the KuKa 8 Series is U.S. and allied partners in the national security community, including defense primes, for communications on the move and maritime mobility.
The KuKa 8 Series uses an interleaved sub-array architecture within its metasurface.
Kymeta validated a technological breakthrough for the KuKa 8 Series in June 2025.
The mid-2026 KuKa 8 Series prototype release will target specialized defense units and early adopters in the maritime and aero sectors.
Kymeta expects to release the first KuKa 8 Series prototypes to key customers from mid-year 2026.
Kymeta says the KuKa 8 Series is the first multi-band, multi-orbit single aperture antenna that can transmit and receive both Ka-band and Ku-band beams simultaneously.
Kymeta scheduled first KuKa 8 Series terminal prototype deliveries to key customers for mid-2026.
Kymeta achieved Technical Readiness Level 6 milestones for the KuKa 8 Series.
Kymeta plans commercial availability of the KuKa 8 Series in 2027.
Kymeta slated full commercial availability of the KuKa 8 Series for 2027.