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Kepler Communications books Rocket Lab Neutron for 2028 optical relay satellite launch

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Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket in 2028, one of several launches the Canadian operator has scheduled that year. The agreement adds an early commercial customer to Neutron’s manifest as Rocket Lab prepares its next-generation launch vehicle.

Discovered 2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00 | 2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00

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  • The booking provides an early commercial use case for Rocket Lab’s Neutron, a next-generation launch vehicle whose 2028 manifest is beginning to take shape.
  • Kepler’s planned optical relay satellites signal continued investment in space-based communications infrastructure and data-transfer capabilities.
  • With several Kepler launches planned for 2028, the agreement creates a defined deployment timeline for the Canadian operator’s next-generation constellation.

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