Spaceflight company Rocket Lab sends off another set of satellites for the Kinéis constellation in its latest mission
Kinéis Achieves Major Milestone with Global IoT Coverage
In a significant step forward for IoT connectivity, Kinéis has officially launched its space-based network, providing seamless global coverage even in the most remote areas worldwide. As of July 2025, Kinéis services are operational, focusing on applications such as environmental monitoring and forest fire detection [1][4].
The Kinéis constellation, consisting of 25 nanosatellites, is designed to connect and locate any connected object anywhere in the world. The constellation can support a wide range of applications, including infrastructure and energy network monitoring, transport and logistics tracking, water resource management, and forest fire detection [2][3].
Kinéis' latest achievement was made possible through its partnership with Rocket Lab USA. On February 9, 2025, Rocket Lab launched the 59Electron mission from their Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, marking both the first Electron launch of 2025 and the 59th Electron launch overall for Kinéis [5]. This mission deployed five satellites to a 647 km low Earth orbit, contributing to the Kinéis constellation's growth.
Michel Sarthou, the CTO of Kinéis, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and commitment received from partners like Rocket Lab. Peter Beck, the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, stated that Electron has shown its strength as a pinpoint accurate constellation launcher [6].
Looking ahead, the next Electron launch is scheduled for February, with the fifth Kinéis launch date to be announced in the coming weeks. Once all launches are complete, Kinéis will have deployed its entire constellation in less than a year. The specific launch window and customer details for these upcoming launches will be announced in due course [7].
Sources:
[1] Kinéis. (2025). Kinéis opens its global IoT network. Retrieved from https://www.kineis.space/news/kinéis-opens-its-global-iot-network
[2] Kinéis. (2023). Kinéis unveils its constellation to deliver global IoT coverage. Retrieved from https://www.kineis.space/news/kinéis-unveils-its-constellation-to-deliver-global-iot-coverage
[3] Rocket Lab. (2025). Rocket Lab successfully deploys Kinéis satellites. Retrieved from https://www.rocketlabusa.com/news/rocket-lab-successfully-deploys-kinéis-satellites
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[5] SpaceNews. (2025). Rocket Lab deploys Kinéis nanosatellites for IoT network. Retrieved from https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-deploys-kinéis-nanosatellites-for-iot-network/
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[7] Kinéis. (2025). Next Kinéis launch to take place in February. Retrieved from https://www.kineis.space/news/next-kinéis-launch-to-take-place-in-february
Science and technology played crucial roles in Kinéis' latest achievement, as the company launched its space-and-astronomy based network, utilizing cutting-edge nanosatellites for global IoT coverage. The latest Electron launch by Rocket Lab USA, a strategic partner of Kinéis, deployed five satellites, expanding the Kinéis constellation's prowess in applications like environmental monitoring, forest fire detection, and more.
