Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 02, 2024
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On June 20, 2024, the first five Kinis nanosatellites, part of the first European constellation dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), were successfully orbited by a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle from the Pacific coast of New Zealand's North Island.
A total of five launches are planned to deploy this constellation of 25 nanosatellites. Each payload comprises two instruments: an In