Kepler wins Canadian Space Agency contract for next-generation Earth observation study
33 FOMOThe Canadian Space Agency selected Kepler Communications, alongside two other Canadian companies, for a concept study supporting Canada's next-generation Earth observation satellite system. The participating companies will share a $747,000 award and have seven months to define mission architecture, requirements and enabling technologies. The project focuses on maintaining sovereign access to satellite data and advancing synthetic aperture radar capabilities. It builds on the operational legacy of Canada's RADARSAT Constellation Mission.
Why it matters
The award gives Kepler an opportunity to expand beyond communications infrastructure into broader Canadian sovereign space-system development. Its ability to contribute to future radar architecture could open additional government procurement opportunities.
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Kepler, along with two other Canadian companies, will receive $747,000 and have seven months to deliver a concept study.
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Kepler Selected by Canadian Space Agency to Develop Next-Generation Earth Observation Concept StudyThe Canadian Space Agency awarded Kepler and two other Canadian companies a combined $747,000 contract to develop a concept study for Canada's next-generation Earth observation satellite system. The seven-month study will define mission architecture, technical requirements and technologies for future space-based radar capabilities, building on the RADARSAT Constellation Mission.
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