SpaceX to Launch Kepler's First Optical Network Satellites on January 11
DEFENSESPACE ECONOMY
SpaceX is set to launch the Twilight mission on January 11 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deploying 10 satellites equipped with optical terminals to create a network for real-time connectivity and on-orbit computing. This initiative by Kepler aims to enhance communication capabilities through dynamic data routing, offering new opportunities in defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. Previous pathfinder satellites have successfully demonstrated the potential of optical relay technology.

Jan 10, 2026, 4:14 PM