Rocket Lab propels next set of satellites for Kineis satellite cluster in a launch event
Kineis Constellation Takes a Step Closer to Global IoT Coverage
The Kineis constellation, designed for global internet connection and real-time data transmission with low energy consumption, took a significant step forward with its fourth launch on February 9, 2025. The mission, conducted by Rocket Lab, deployed five satellites to a 647 km low Earth orbit.
Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, stated that they will have deployed Kineis' entire constellation in less than a year. The Kineis constellation, once fully deployed, will consist of 25 nanosatellites, operated by French Internet of Things (IoT) constellation operator Kineis.
This fourth launch marks a step closer to Kineis' goal of global IoT coverage. Kineis CTO Michel Sarthou echoed this sentiment, stating that this fourth launch brings Kineis one step closer to its goal.
The Kineis constellation supports various applications such as forest fire detection, water resource management, infrastructure monitoring, transport and logistics tracking, and more. It enables tracking and data collection from IoT sensors anywhere on Earth without dependence on terrestrial networks.
The services provided by Kineis include global IoT connectivity using nanosatellites in low Earth orbit. They also support Argos services, which include animal tracking, environmental monitoring, and other telemetry applications.
The launch occurred at 9:43 am NZDT from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, marking Kineis' 59th Electron launch overall. The next Rocket Lab Electron launch is scheduled for February, with further details (launch window and customer) to be announced in the coming days.
The first 5 nanosatellites carrying new-generation IoT payloads were launched on June 20, 2024, via a Rocket Lab mission. Additional launches were conducted by Rocket Lab from New Zealand, deploying 5 Kineis IoT constellation satellites as part of missions in 2024 and early 2025.
The Kineis global IoT constellation officially launched its services on June 2, 2025. With the first nanosatellites deployed starting June 20, 2024, the constellation provides space-based IoT connectivity worldwide, enabling global, continuous coverage for IoT devices in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
References: 1. Kineis Launches Fourth Satellite Constellation 2. Kineis Constellation Aims for Global IoT Coverage 3. Kineis Announces Fourth Launch of IoT Constellation 4. Kineis Constellation Offers Ubiquitous Space-Based IoT Connectivity 5. Kineis Launches First Satellites for Global IoT Connectivity
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