Kepler to Enter Maritime Connectivity, Seeks Authority for Proof of Concept

Kepler, which plans to ask the FCC for regular authority to communicate with earth stations in motion, is seeking special temporary authority to do proof-of-concept demonstrations of communications between its satellites and the National Science Foundation's Research Vessel Sikuliaq. In an International Bureau submission Wednesday, Kepler said that would demonstrate the functionality of communications with ships in motion and compatibility with Kepler’s constellation ahead of deployment of satellite services for U.S. maritime assets.