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CommunicationsLEOCOSPAR 2018-096LLaunched 11/29/2018
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
HySIS/Cubesats
Launch Vehicle
PSLV CA
Launch Date
11/29/2018
Last Contact
2/22/2023
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
487.5 km
Inclination
97.48 deg
Dry Mass
3 kg
Total Mass
3 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Kepler Communications
Manufacturer
AAC Clyde Space
Constellation
Name
Kepler Network
Active Satellites
12
Planned Satellites
18
Registry
COSPAR ID
2018-096L
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1060
Track
Mentions
200
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MSC managers directed designers to develop a parachute backup for Gemini in case the paraglider was not ready in time.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.8Sep 8, 2025Gemini’s wing and a prayer (part 1): Rogallo Wings, the Paresev, and crashes in the desert

India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) failed on May 18, 2025 due to a fall in the chamber pressure of the motor case of its solid-fueled third stage.

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GeneralCapabilityPlanValue 4.0Jun 4, 2025A pressing PSLV rocket failure and orbital congestion to brood over | Indian Space Progress #28

The Aerospace faculty of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) used the Kosmos 482 reentry as a test case for their reentry model, developed with the TU Delft Astrodynamics Toolkit (Tudat).

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5May 27, 2025Raiders of the Lost Venus Probe: a post-mortem of an interesting reentry and the confusion it left

NASA rejected claims that Wilmore and Williams are 'stuck' or 'stranded' on the ISS, stating they could return to Earth in case of an emergency.

GeneralGovernanceValue 3.0Jan 6, 2025Planning for space rescue

Anduril and Karman Space & Defense developed, tested, and delivered the Denali rocket motor case as part of a new supplier partnership.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.2Nov 25, 2024Anduril has success with a static test of their hypersonic booster

The primary use case the Fort Bliss prototype will test through the RIC is the ability to rapidly change spectrum at the 0.005 kg control node to support resilient communications for a mobile command post.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 21, 2024U.S. Army selects EchoStar’s Hughes to deploy 5G Open RAN

Reed and Shaheen requested that Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall provide a briefing on the case and on efforts to increase competition among commercial space capability providers no later than 2024-12-01.

LegalGeneralValue 1.2Nov 19, 2024Senators ask Pentagon and DOJ to investigate Putin-Musk calls

K2 Space presented a business case example using a bus with 20 kilowatts of power at $15,000,000 per satellite for next-generation constellations.

CapabilityFinancialPlanValue 4.0Jun 4, 2024K2 Space plans first launch as company wins customers for its large satellite bus

Rocket Lab USA, True Anomaly, Space Exploration Engineering, and Eta Space will assist Gravitics in refining mission architecture, developing use-case-specific outfitting, and developing flight hardware under the contract.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.4Apr 29, 2024Gravitics Secures $1.7M Space Force Contract for Tactically Responsive Space Development

Rocket Lab USA, True Anomaly, Space Exploration Engineering, and Eta Space will assist Gravitics in refining mission architecture, developing use-case-specific outfitting, and developing flight hardware under the contract.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 26, 2024Gravitics Awarded USSF contract for Tactically Responsive (TacRS) space development

Spectrum Control's hermetically sealed threaded case EMI filters are offered in .375", .410", and .690" case diameters.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 15, 2024Spectrum Control Introduces Space-Grade EMI Filters for Advanced Space Technologies

Spectrum Control's hermetically sealed threaded case EMI filters provide EMI filtering performance from 10 KHz to over 10 GHz.

CapabilityValue 4.0Mar 15, 2024Spectrum Control Introduces Space-Grade EMI Filters for Advanced Space Technologies

HData works with leading energy companies, including Southern Company, to enhance reporting, decision-making, rate case analysis, and industry benchmarking.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 2.5Mar 7, 2024HData Raises $10 Million to Accelerate Energy-Sector Data Intelligence

Tim Crain offered a best-case scenario of 9 to 10 days of operations for Odysseus after landing.

PlanValue 2.5Feb 26, 2024Intuitive Machines expects early end to IM-1 lunar lander mission

The Air Force Research Lab found the business case and cost for the Rocket Cargo program has changed dramatically over the past seven years.

FinancialValue 2.5Feb 19, 2024Delivering a business case for rocket cargo

The achieved GEO VSAT throughput on Ramform Hyperion surpassed the throughput possible on LEO services for the tested use case.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Jan 15, 2024Marlink enables 250 Mbps uplink for geophysical company PGS to gather critical offshore data

CTLO3 included qualification tests of several launch system functions in case of an aborted launch.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0Dec 17, 2023Ariane 6 joint update report | 2023/12/18

MONDO is intended for use in Flyaway transportable case-based terminals and Drive-Away vehicle-mounted terminals when operating At-The-Halt.

CapabilityValue 2.8Dec 5, 2023PathFinder Digital’s satellite antenna for military apps receives U.S. Patent

MONDO is designed for use scenarios including Flyaway transportable case-based terminals and Drive-Away vehicle-mounted terminals when operating at-the-halt.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 4, 2023PathFinder Digital Granted US Patent for Revolutionary MONDO VSAT System

The carrying case for GX LITE can fit into a commercial airline’s overhead compartment.

CapabilityValue 2.0Nov 29, 2023Viasat unveils GX LITE terminal for mobile use by land forces