ESA has selected Canadian smallsat operator Kepler Communications to lead a hosted payload mission under HydRON, the agency’s optical “fiber in the sky” relay network. The prime contract is worth $30.1M (HydRON Element 3) and will test terminal interoperability to enable faster, more secure laser communications across orbital planes.
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ESA advances HydRON optical communications project as Kepler secures key contract • innovationnewsnetwork.com
ESA Taps Kepler to Lead Next Stage of HydRON Optical Program • Via Satellite
Comunicazioni ottiche spaziali: l’Esa avvia la fase industriale del programma Hydron • corrierecomunicazioni.it
ESA Taps Kepler Communications For HydRON Laser Comms • orbitaltoday.com
La ESA inicia la siguiente fase del proyecto HydRON de comunicaciones ópticas con Canadá • actualidadaeroespacial.com
(FR) Astrolight and Kepler: partnership for ESA • aeromorning.com
Astrolight and Kepler: ESA Partnership • aeromorning.com
