Kepler Communications
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Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Kepler Communications accounts for 33 cataloged objects, of which 12 are in orbit and 13 are active. 21 have reentered. The first launched in 2018, the most recent in 2026. The busiest year was 2021, with 10 added. The most common spacecraft bus is Cubesat 6U.
Catalog names covered: KEPLER
12
In orbit
13
Active
33
Total launched
21
Reentered
Kepler Communications satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Spacecraft buses
The platforms Kepler Communications satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Cubesat 6U | 21 |
| Kepler Gen2B | 10 |
| Cubesat 3U | 2 |
Registered under
CA 33
Kepler Communications satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AETHER-12 | 67383 | 2026-004W | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-11 | 67382 | 2026-004V | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-10 | 67381 | 2026-004U | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-9 | 67380 | 2026-004T | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-8 | 67379 | 2026-004S | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-7 | 67378 | 2026-004R | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-6 | 67377 | 2026-004Q | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-5 | 67376 | 2026-004P | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-4 | 67375 | 2026-004N | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-3 | 67374 | 2026-004M | Kepler Gen2B | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-2 Aether 2 | 58299 | 2023-174AV | Cubesat 6U | Nov 11, 2023 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| AETHER-1 Aether 1 | 58281 | 2023-174AB | Cubesat 6U | Nov 11, 2023 | 88 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KEPLER-21 Kepler-21 | 56218 | 2023-054AS | Cubesat 6U | Apr 15, 2023 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-20 Kepler-20 | 56217 | 2023-054AR | Cubesat 6U | Apr 15, 2023 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-17 (KARINA) Karina | 51059 | 2022-002CD | Cubesat 6U | Jan 13, 2022 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-16 (ASTRAEUS) Astraeus | 51057 | 2022-002CB | Cubesat 6U | Jan 13, 2022 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-19 Kepler-19 | 51051 | 2022-002BV | Cubesat 6U | Jan 13, 2022 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-18 (BLIP-A) Blip-A | 51002 | 2022-002U | Cubesat 6U | Jan 13, 2022 | 87 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-6 (ROCINANTE) Rocinante | 47955 | 2021-022Z | Cubesat 6U | Mar 22, 2021 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-7 (C3PO) C3PO | 47949 | 2021-022T | Cubesat 6U | Mar 22, 2021 | 87 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-9 (ARTEMIS) Artemis | 47531 | 2021-006DX | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-14 (STELLA) Stella | 47526 | 2021-006DS | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 89 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-11 (DANEEL) Daneel | 47503 | 2021-006CU | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 89 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-10 (BABY YODA) Baby Yoda | 47501 | 2021-006CS | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-8 (AMAROK) Amarok | 47476 | 2021-006BR | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-15 (SUDORMRF) SudoRmRf | 47461 | 2021-006BA | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-13 (LUCKY) Lucky | 47454 | 2021-006AT | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-12 (BOBA) Boba | 47446 | 2021-006AK | Cubesat 6U | Jan 24, 2021 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-4 (ANTILLES) Antilles | 46499 | 2020-068P | Cubesat 6U | Sep 28, 2020 | 90 min, 97.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-5 (AMIDALA) Amidala | 46498 | 2020-068N | Cubesat 6U | Sep 28, 2020 | 88 min, 97.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-2 (TARS) TARS | 46319 | 2020-061AZ | Cubesat 6U | Sep 3, 2020 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KEPLER-1 (CASE) CASE | 43729 | 2018-096L | Cubesat 3U | Nov 29, 2018 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KIPP KIPP | 43157 | 2018-008C | Cubesat 3U | Jan 19, 2018 | 88 min, 97.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Kepler Communications operate?
Kepler Communications accounts for 33 cataloged objects, of which 12 are currently in orbit. 21 have reentered.
How many Kepler Communications satellites are active?
13 Kepler Communications satellites carry an active status in the catalog.
When did Kepler Communications's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Kepler Communications object launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2026.
What satellite buses does Kepler Communications use?
The most common spacecraft bus among cataloged Kepler Communications objects is Cubesat 6U.