Spaceflight company Rocket Lab propels a fresh group of satellites into orbit for Kineis constellation.
In a significant step towards providing internet connectivity to the Earth's most remote locations, Rocket Lab, a leading space company, successfully launched Kineis' fourth mission on February 9, 2025, at 9:43 am NZDT (20:43 UTC) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
The mission, designated 59Electron, marked Rocket Lab's 59th Electron launch overall and the first Electron launch of 2025. The launch deployed five satellites to a 647 km low Earth orbit, bringing the total number of Kineis' nanosatellites in orbit to 20.
Michel Sarthou, CTO of Kineis, previously stated that they have produced 25 nanosatellites and launched them into orbit in just eight months. Kineis aims to deliver global Internet of Things (IoT) coverage through its complete constellation of 25 nanosatellites. Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, previously stated that they will deploy Kineis' entire constellation in less than a year.
The Kineis constellation supports various applications, including forest fire detection, water resource management, infrastructure and energy network monitoring, transport and logistics tracking, and more. The constellation enables near-real-time data transmission to users in remote locations with low bit rates and very low energy consumption.
This was Kineis' fourth launch to date, with the launch date for the fifth mission in this series of missions set to be announced in the coming weeks. The mission was for French IoT constellation operator Kineis, and it marks Rocket Lab's sixth Electron launch for Kineis.
The next Electron launch is scheduled for February, with the specific launch window and customer details to be announced in the coming days. For the most current and detailed timeline, we recommend checking directly on Kineis' official communications or press releases, which typically provide updates on satellite launches, commissioning, and coverage availability.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow Kineis' journey towards providing global IoT coverage.
- The successful launch of Kineis' fourth mission signifies a fusion of science, technology, and space-and-astronomy, as Rocket Lab deploys more nanosatellites to create a constellation aimed at facilitating global Internet of Things (IoT) coverage.
- As Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, aims to deploy Kineis' entire constellation in less than a year, this space-and-astronomy endeavor pushes the boundaries of technology, promising to revolutionize various applications like forest fire detection, water resource management, and transport and logistics tracking.
