Next launch by Rocket Lab carries Kinéis satellite collection into orbit
Kineis Delivers Global IoT Connectivity, Paving the Way for Future Launches
Kineis, a pioneering company in space-based IoT connectivity, has successfully launched its initial satellites and is now operational in orbit, providing global IoT connectivity with services officially opened on June 2, 2025 [1]. This marks a significant step in enabling worldwide IoT coverage using space-based infrastructure, aiming to connect assets remotely anywhere on the planet.
The mission, named "IOT 4 You and Me", was Rocket Lab's first Electron launch of 2025, and was the fourth launch for Kineis to date. This mission deployed five satellites to a 647 km low Earth orbit, bringing Kineis one step closer to delivering global IoT coverage through a complete constellation of 25 nanosatellites.
Rocket Lab USA launched its 59th Electron mission on February 9, 2025. The success of this mission showcases the expertise and determination of Kineis's teams and partners like Rocket Lab. Peter Beck, the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, stated that once the remaining launch is completed, Kineis will have deployed their entire constellation in less than a year.
The Kineis constellation is designed to connect and locate any connected object worldwide, enabling internet connection to the Earth's most remote locations. It can support various applications such as forest fire detection, water resource management, infrastructure and energy network monitoring, transport and logistics tracking, and more. Data transmission to users in near-real time, at low bit rates, and with very low energy consumption is enabled by the Kineis constellation.
Electron has shown its strength as a pinpoint accurate constellation launcher. The next Electron launch will be Rocket Lab's second launch of 2025, with the specific launch window and customer details to be announced in the coming days. The launch date for the fifth Kineis launch will be announced in the coming weeks.
Michel Sarthou, the CTO of Kineis, stated that producing and launching 25 nanosatellites in eight months is an unprecedented feat. With the fifth Kineis launch, Kineis will have deployed 26 out of its planned 25 nanosatellites constellation.
As Kineis continues to expand its constellation, it complements terrestrial cellular networks expanding IoT subscriber numbers worldwide, projected to grow significantly through 2029, driven by technologies such as NB-IoT and 5G-based solutions [2]. If you need the latest launch schedule and detailed roadmap from Kineis, direct sources such as their official announcements or industry reports from satellite IoT market analysts would be the best places to check for up-to-date information beyond what's currently indexed.
[1] Kineis. (2025). Press Release: Kineis Launches Initial Satellites, Delivering Global IoT Connectivity
[2] Ericsson. (2023). Ericsson Mobility Report: June 2023
Science and technology have played crucial roles in the successful launch of Kineis's satellite constellation, paving the way for the company's mission to deliver global IoT connectivity through space-and-astronomy initiatives. With the deployment of 25 nanosatellites, Kineis aims to provide connectivity to the Earth's most remote locations, revolutionizing industries such as forest fire detection, water resource management, and transport and logistics tracking.
