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Kymeta is a flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer whose metamaterial-based, multi-orbit connectivity platforms serve mission-critical operations.

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Overview

Kymeta builds durable user terminals for mission-critical operations, describing itself as offering the first electronically scanning, flat-panel satellite terminal for fixed and mobile platforms, combined with global high-bandwidth services and support. Its technology is built upon fundamental metamaterials research at Duke University, and the company spun out of Intellectual Ventures in 2012 after creating a metamaterial antenna that could scan along two axes. Its product line includes the Kestrel u5, Osprey u8, Goshawk u8 and Peregrine u8 terminals, alongside the global Kymeta Broadband (KBB) network.

History

Kymeta's technology is built upon fundamental metamaterials research at Duke University. The company's published timeline traces the field from Victor Veselago's 1967 theoretical analysis of materials with both negative permittivity and permeability, through Sir John Pendry's 1999 paper conceiving the first metamaterial, to David R. Smith's 2001 construction of the world's first metamaterials structure and his 2008 start of initial development of the metamaterials that would become Kymeta's core technology. In 2012, encouraged by 2011 success in creating a metamaterial antenna that could scan along two axes, Kymeta spun out of Intellectual Ventures, a Seattle-area incubator.

Products and positioning

Resilient connectivity for mission-critical operations, with military-grade reliability and security.

  • Kestrel u5

    A sleek, compact terminal with a rugged exterior and multi-orbit satellite compatibility; with 70% less volume and 68% less weight than the Kymeta u8 products, it offers full satellite connectivity with just 100 W nominal power.

  • Kymeta Osprey u8

    A terminal that empowers defense and government operators with resilient, fully-integrated Multi-Orbit and Multi-Network connectivity, built to Mil-STD with embedded A-PNT and GNSS-denied capabilities.

  • Kymeta Goshawk u8

    A turnkey terminal able to switch dynamically between LEO, GEO and cellular networks, with robust and durable hardware suitable for security and intelligence agencies.

  • Peregrine u8

    A maritime terminal for staying connected even in rough conditions on the open ocean, inland waterways, or near shore.

Recent events

  • Reported

    Kymeta and PathFinder Digital agree to develop u8 MIL terminal features[5]

    Kymeta and PathFinder Digital entered into an agreement to develop enhanced features for Kymeta’s u8 MIL terminal. PathFinder is providing engineering and fabrication services for ruggedization and production of the terminals for military markets.

  • Reported

    InterSAT, Kymeta and Azercosmos announce satellite connectivity partnership[6]

    InterSAT announced a partnership with Kymeta and Azercosmos to deliver mobile satellite communication services across Africa using Kymeta U8 terminals, InterSAT SkyMOVE services and the Azerspace-2 satellite.

  • Reported

    Orbsat subsidiary expands global distribution partnership with Kymeta[7]

    Orbsat announced that its Global Telesat Communications subsidiary expanded its global sales and distribution partnership with Kymeta to cover Kymeta’s full line of Ku-band flat-panel satellite communication terminals, including the Kymeta u8.

  • Reported

    Kymeta completed acquisition of Lepton Global Solutions[8]

    Kymeta announced the successful acquisition of Lepton Global Solutions, which became a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Kymeta.

  • Reported

    Kymeta partnered with Redmond for emergency response exercise[9]

    Kymeta joined the City of Redmond and other partners in the Cascadia Rising Solutions emergency management exercise, providing hybrid satellite-cellular connectivity to city emergency vehicles.

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