Federal government invests in Kepler Communications
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- Oct 17, 2024
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The investment aims to advance Canada's satellite communications capabilities to deliver higher-speed data relay between space and the earth by using optical intersatellite link laser technology.
TORONTO — On Oct. 16, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a $20 million investment through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) to support Kepler Communications’ development of the Aether constellation and its in-orbit, high-speed connectivity network, a project valued at $280.3 million. Kepler Communications, a Canadian company involved in small satellite mass manufacturing, also received $2 million in funding for this project from the Canadian Space Agency in September 2024.
The investment aims to advance Canada’s satellite communications capabilities to deliver higher-speed data relay between space and the earth by using optical intersatellite link laser technology. These SIF contributions will also reportedly enable Kepler to create 95 full-time jobs and 346 future co-op positions for students. Kepler will undertake this work at its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario.
“Today, the government is investing in Kepler Communications’ Aether Network, an innovative project to establish an in-orbit high-speed connectivity network, which will create and maintain hundreds of highly skilled jobs and internships for Canadians in addition to partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises and with universities and colleges. Through this investment and others, the government is positioning Canada as a global leader in space and developing critical technologies for Canadians,” said François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
“Space innovations such as the Aether constellation reinforce Canada’s reputation as a key player in the global space industry—for today and tomorrow. Thanks to our long-standing collaboration with the European Space Agency, Kepler will further advance its technology by leading a major mission, HydRON-DS, and will be positioned to become a global leader in providing Internet-like connectivity in space,” said Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency.
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