KSAT has signed an agreement with SpaceX for the launch of the first Hyper satellites. The launch is planned for late 2027 and marks a key step in the development of the company's new space-based relay network.
KSAT states in its press release that the Hyper project will move part of the company's ground station capacity into orbit. According to the same source, the initiative means that loops of relay satellites in low Earth orbit will create continuous, low-latency data delivery worldwide. The Hyper layer complements KSAT's existing ground network and is described in the material as a way of giving customers access to connectivity when and where it is needed.
The material further states that the mission is "an important milestone" in the transition from design to the space phase.
"This is a defining step for us. Securing this first launch brings Hyper one step closer to space, and one step closer to delivering even lower latencies for our customers. This strengthens our commitment to building a world-leading in-orbit relay capability," says Edvard Foss, General Manager for Hyper, in the same press release.