Kleos Space
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| Private company | |
| Traded as | ASX: KSS |
| Industry | Data & Analytics, Technology |
| Founder |
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Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Andy Bowyer (Chief executive officer) Miles Ashcroft (Chief technology officer) |
| Products | Guardian LOCATE |
| Services | Geospatial and security intelligence, situational awareness for defense |
Number of employees | 33 |
| Website | kleos |
Kleos Space S.A. is a space-enabled company headquartered in Luxembourg which delivers global activity-based intelligence and geolocation data as a service. [1] Kleos Space uses their cluster of four Miniaturized satellite to detect and locate radio frequency transmissions that uncover hidden or illegal activity in key areas on land and sea. [2] The data provides intelligence and reconnaissance for the purposes of defense, security, and surveillance. It can identify areas of potential threat, but also uncover potential assets or those in distress. [3]
History
Founded in 2017 by CEO Andy Bowyer and CTO Miles Ashcroft, the company is listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia Stock Exchange (ASX: KSS). Kleos Space secured a distribution agreement with the US Government IT solutions provider Carahsoft Technology Corporation in April of 2021. [4]
Constellation Coverage
The Kleos Scouting Mission (KSM1) satellite cluster, launched in November of 2020, is the world’s first four satellite cluster flown in a formation targeting a precision geolocation capability. The technology can provide governments and commercial businesses with the ability to detect border and security challenges, piracy, drug smuggling and illegal fishing. [4] The Scouting Mission satellites cover key areas of maritime interest, such as the Strait of Hormuz, South China Sea, East and West Africa, and the Southern Sea of Japan.[3]
The Polar Vigilance Mission (KSF1) launched on June 30th, 2021 aboard the Spaceflight SXRS-5/SpaceX Transporter-2 Mission, broadening the company’s coverage range and data collection capabilities. The planned launch of the Polar Patrol Mission aboard another SpaceX Falcon 9 in late 2021 will enhance the coverage of the constellation further. [5]
The constellation of nanosatellites can pick up on transmissions independent of other systems, allowing it to provide data when imagery is unclear or targets are out of normal aircraft patrol range. [5] The data collected by the constellation is processed through Kleos Space’s algorithms on the ground and delivered to customers. [6]
References
- ↑ “Kleos Space S.A.” https://www.fedil.lu/en/members/a9ace582-e271-e711-8116-70106fa6e4c1/. Retrieved August 23, 2021
- ↑ “Kleos Space Q2 FY21 Activities Update”. https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/av-media/kleos-space-q2-fy21-activities-update. Retrieved August 23, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 “Who are Kleos Space?”. http://www.milsatmagazine.com/story.php?number=2053638413. Retrieved August 23, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 “Kleos Space to begin generating revenue imminently from ‘world first’ four satellite cluster”. https://smallcaps.com.au/kleos-space-begin-generating-revenue-imminently-world-first-four-satellite-cluster/. Retrieved August 23, 2021
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 “Kleos Space’ Polar Vigilance Mission Gains Orbit Via SpaceX Transporter-2 Launch”. https://news.satnews.com/2021/06/30/kleos-space-polar-vigilance-mission-gains-orbit-via-spacex-transporter-2-launch/. Retrieved August 22, 2021
- ↑ ”Kleos”. https://space-agency.public.lu/en/expertise/space-directory/kleos.html. Retrieved August 22, 2021
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