A LinkedIn post from Space Capital highlights that portfolio company Kepler Communications Inc. is expanding its optical communications network into Europe via an agreement with Kongsberg NanoAvionics. The post indicates that Kepler’s laser-based relay system will be integrated with NanoAvionics’ satellite platforms to provide high-capacity, low-latency links reportedly reaching up to 2.5 Gbps and terabytes of data per day.
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According to the post, this collaboration is positioned as a response to growing satellite data volumes, suggesting that optical links are becoming critical infrastructure for real-time access to space-generated data. For investors, the development may signal increasing commercial traction for Kepler’s technology and, by extension, potential value creation for Space Capital’s portfolio in the European space-connectivity market.
The post further points readers to a Payload article for additional detail, implying third-party media interest in the deal and its implications for next-generation space connectivity in Europe. If the partnership scales as suggested, it could enhance Kepler’s competitive position in optical relay services while reinforcing Space Capital’s exposure to data-intensive satellite applications and downstream analytics opportunities.