Axiom Space, Kepler Ready Orbital Computing for Quantum Era

Axiom Space reported that two Axiom Resilient Compute nodes were operating in orbit aboard Kepler Communications' optical relay constellation. The companies confirmed ARC-to-ARC and ARC-to-ground communications, while a separate ground demonstration successfully migrated a post-quantum-cryptography-encrypted workload. Kepler's constellation provides the optical links supporting the orbital compute infrastructure, including 2.5 Gbps optical links compatible with Space Development Agency Tranche 1 standards.