Break'in News - March 2025

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Newsletter - March 2025

Welcome to our monthly newsletter! This month, Kinéis celebrates the completion of its satellite constellation, showcases a use case in small-scale sustainable fishing, looks back on its time at SOFINS, and breaks down IoT in simple terms.

THE CONSTELLATION IS COMPLETE

25 nanosatellites are now in orbit

On March 18, 2025, Kinéis successfully carried out the fifth and final launch of its constellation, called High Five. With this mission, the system reaches its final configuration: 25 nanosatellites deployed in low Earth orbit, capable of covering the entire globe, including the most remote areas.

A big thank you to Rocket Lab, who successfully carried out all five launches on schedule and with remarkable precision. The satellites were deployed at an altitude of 640 km, with an accuracy of just 300 meters from the planned position. To put that into perspective, it’s like making a basketball shot from nearly 900 meters away!

This milestone marks a major step forward in implementing our satellite connectivity system dedicated to IoT and AIS, designed to ensure global coverage and fast, reliable data transmission.

Starting June 1st, Kinéis will begin commercializing its services, enabling the transmission of useful data from any point on Earth in under 15 minutes.

IoT EXPLAINED SIMPLY

You're probably using it without even knowing it!

Already present in many sectors – industry, healthcare, agriculture – IoT is revolutionizing how organizations operate, optimizing resources, cutting costs, and facilitating better decision-making. But what happens when terrestrial networks are absent or insufficient?

Find out in our new article how satellite IoT works, why it’s becoming essential, and the real-world benefits it brings to various industries.

Read the full article

SMALL-SCALE SUSTAINABLE FISHING

Satellite connectivity supporting authorities

Authorities face challenges in effectively monitoring artisanal fishing vessels, which are increasingly exposed to risks: illegal fishing, non-compliance with fishing zones, and crew safety issues.

Fish stocks are migrating due to climate change, worsening conflicts and insecurity.

The NEMO solution by CLS, which integrates Kinéis connectivity, addresses these challenges by offering:

Real-time vessel tracking
Alerts for protected area violations
Access to reliable, centralized data

This hybrid technology (terrestrial and satellite IoT) enables authorities to enhance sustainable marine resource management and improve maritime safety.

Discover this use case

KINÉIS AT SOFINS

Ministry of the Armed Forces and the K-Trace project

From April 1–3, Kinéis was in Martignas, near Bordeaux, to participate in SOFINS – an event where high-tech industry meets Special Forces and elite units.

At the French Ministry of the Armed Forces booth, Kinéis had the opportunity to present a joint project:
K-Trace.

The goal is to design and test a portable Blue Force Tracking beacon for use by the armed forces.

This participation highlights Kinéis' role as a key player in the security and defense sector, offering a European and sovereign solution essential to addressing current geopolitical challenges.

SUMMARY

Constellation deployed

IoT explained simply

Use case: Small-scale sustainable fishing

Kinéis at SOFINS

AGENDA

13–15 May 2025

IoT Solutions World Congress
St Microelectronics booth
Hall 8, Stand 23
Barcelona - Spain

14–16 May 2025

European Defence Innovation Days
Ministère des Armées
Booth No. 57
Krakow - Poland

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Kinéis appoints Laurence Delpy as CEO to embrace new challenges and accelerate its development

April 17, 2025

Kinéis, operator of the first European constellation dedicated to IoT and provider of space-based connectivity, has appointed Laurence Delpy as its new CEO.

What you’re already using without knowing it: IoT explained simply

March 28, 2025

The major advantage of satellite IoT is that it allows connected objects to transmit their data from anywhere on the globe.

High Five: complete constellation, mission accomplished!

March 18, 2025

Success of our 5th and final mission 'High Five'. On March 18, our 5 nanosatellites launched aboard the Electron rocket. Thanks to the precision of our launch partner Rocket Lab, they reached their orbit and will soon join the 20 satellites already in operation.

High Five: 5th and final launch imminent!

March 11, 2025

The 5 nanosatellites of Mission V "High Five" are ready for launch – the finalization of the constellation deployment is now imminent!

The 5 nanosatellites from the 4th “IoT 4 You & Me” launch are in orbit!

February 14, 2025

Saturday, February 8, 9:43 PM CET. The 5 nanosatellites from Kinéis' 4th mission, titled "IoT 4 You & Me," launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from New Zealand.

Liftoff of the 4th mission “IoT 4 You and Me” starting February 4

January 23, 2025

After three successful launches in 2024, Kinéis begins 2025 with another major milestone: the "IoT 4 You and Me" mission. This fourth launch is scheduled for February 4 at 9:43 AM (New Zealand time).

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